Category Breakdown
Celkon A500
HTC MAX 4G
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.041.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Celkon A500 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC MAX 4G has a smaller 3.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Celkon is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the HTC's 400 MHz ARM 11, resulting in superior processing capabilities for the A500.
- The A500's rear camera is 5 MP, outperforming the HTC's 3.15 MP camera, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the A500 at 2000 mAh versus the HTC's 1500 mAh.
- The Celkon runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the HTC operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, indicating a more modern software experience for the A500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A500
HTC MAX 4G
General
Release Date
2014
2009
Announced
2014
2008
Description
Also known as Celkon Signature Two A500
For Yota Russia
Display
Size
5"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Qualcomm ESM7206A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
400 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 130
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 288MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in)
113.5 x 63.1 x 13.9 mm (4.47 x 2.48 x 0.55 in)
Weight
147 g
151 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, WiMAX 802.16 e
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

