Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 326G dual sim
HTC Desire 501 dual sim
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.352.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 326G dual sim features a 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Desire 501 dual sim has a slightly smaller 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 326G is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, compared to the dual-core 1.2 GHz processor in the Desire 501, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both models have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire 326G supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Desire 501 is limited to 720p.
- The Desire 326G has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Desire 501 offers a slightly larger 2100 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the Desire 326G runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), whereas the Desire 501 operates on an older Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Sense UI 4+.
- In terms of build quality, the Desire 501 is lighter at 130g compared to the 146g of the Desire 326G, and both devices lack water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 326G dual sim
HTC Desire 501 dual sim
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super LCD2
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731G
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.7 x 69.6 x 9.7 mm (5.5 x 2.74 x 0.38 in)
128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
Weight
146 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White Birch, Black Onyx
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

