Home/HTC/HTC Desire 501 dual sim

HTC Desire 501 dual sim#8441

Released: 2014

HTC Desire 501 dual sim

Overall Score

52.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#8441)52.4
Performance(#11732)51.3
Camera(#5184)42.1
Display(#7278)64.3
Battery(#4627)43.5
Build(#3355)70.8

Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire 501 dual sim

Short Review

  • The HTC Desire 501 dual sim features a compact design with dimensions of 128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm and a weight of 130g, available in black, white, and pink.
  • Its 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 217 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and NovaThor U8500 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera offers 8 MP with autofocus, capable of recording 720p video, while the front camera is 2.1 MP.
  • The 2100 mAh battery provides adequate power but lacks fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI 4+, the software experience is basic by modern standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC support.
  • The device does not support 5G and uses a microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer.
  • The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio experience, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
  • Overall, the HTC Desire 501 is a straightforward device suitable for basic tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size4.3"
TypeSuper LCD2
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetNovaThor U8500
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera2.1 MP
Front Camera Details2.1 MP
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight130 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
OS VersionAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes