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Display 4.30-inch (480x800)
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
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Front Camera 1.6MP
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Rear Camera 8MP
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RAM 1GB
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Storage 4GB
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Battery Capacity 1800mAh
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OS Android 4.1
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HTC Desire 500 Review
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Decent build quality
- Dual-SIM support with dual-standby
- Bad
- Low-resolution screen
- Underwhelming performance
The HTC Desire 500 is the Taiwanese handset giant's attempt to address the lower mid-range smartphone segment. The phone tries to pack in some major features of its elder siblings, the HTC Desire 600 and the HTC One, in a budget friendly compact plastic shell and relatively inferior hardware specifications.
HTC Desire 500 Summary
HTC Desire 500 mobile was launched in July 2013. The phone comes with a 4.30-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 480x800 pixels. HTC Desire 500 is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The HTC Desire 500 runs Android 4.1 and is powered by a 1800mAh removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the HTC Desire 500 on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 1.6-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
The HTC Desire 500 runs Sense 5 is based on Android 4.1 and packs 4GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 64GB). The HTC Desire 500 is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM cards. The HTC Desire 500 measures 131.80 x 66.90 x 9.90mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 123.00 grams.
Connectivity options on the HTC Desire 500 include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, NFC, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.
As of 18th January 2026, HTC Desire 500 price in India starts at Rs. 19,000.
HTC Desire 500 Price in India
HTC Desire 500 price in India starts from ₹ 19,000. The lowest price of HTC Desire 500 is ₹ 19,000 at Amazon on 18th January 2026.
HTC Desire 500 Full Specifications
| Brand | HTC |
| Model | Desire 500 |
| Price in India | ₹19,000 |
| Release date | July 2013 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 131.80 x 66.90 x 9.90 |
| Weight (g) | 123.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 1800 |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Screen size (inches) | 4.30 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 480x800 pixels |
| Processor | 1.2GHz quad-core |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 4GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 64 |
| Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 1.6-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 4.1 |
| Skin | Sense 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | No |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
HTC Desire 500 User Review and Ratings
8,364 reviews
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Htc desire 500Diksha Kaul (Sep 28, 2016) on Gadgets 360 Recommendstesting reviewIs this review helpful?
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Perfect product!ASHWIN RATHOD (Sep 1, 2016) on FlipkartVery good serviceIs this review helpful?
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Just wow!NITESH PAL (Sep 1, 2016) on FlipkartPhone is awesome it's weight so light and it 's battery performance is excellent and gun metal finish gives a perfect look. camera not perfect but it fair in this priceIs this review helpful?
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Cheap and BestFlipkart Customer (Sep 1, 2016) on FlipkartFull satisfaction..Is this review helpful?
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Xolo Era 1X is a good choice for 4G mobileFlipkart Customer (Sep 1, 2016) on FlipkartXolo Era 1X is a good choice for 4G mobile. GOOD CAMERA AND GOOD DISPLAY.Is this review helpful?
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