HTC Desire 500
#8042
Samsung Galaxy Folder
#8053Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 500
Samsung Galaxy Folder
Performance
38.234.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.417.4
Build
16.90.2
Connectivity
33.941.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.516.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 500 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Folder has a smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 246 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 500 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play chipset and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Folder offers a quad-core CPU with 8GB of RAM, providing a smoother experience.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Folder supports 1080p video recording compared to the Desire 500's 720p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1800 mAh, with neither device supporting fast or wireless charging.
- The Desire 500 runs on Android 4.1.2 with Sense UI 5, while the Galaxy Folder operates on Android 5.1, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Desire 500 being lighter at 123g compared to the heavier 155g of the Galaxy Folder, which also has a bulkier design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 500
Samsung Galaxy Folder
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung G150N0
Display
Size
4.3"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 203
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.6 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm, 87.3 cc (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
122 x 60.2 x 15.3 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.60 in)
Weight
123 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity