HTC Desire 501 dual sim
#6717
Maxwest Astro 5s
#6412Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 501 dual sim
Maxwest Astro 5s
Performance
39.442.0
Camera
14.115.4
Display
43.254.4
Battery
20.018.9
Build
17.10.2
Connectivity
44.230.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.523.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 501 dual sim features a 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro 5s has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 501 is powered by a dual-core NovaThor U8500 chipset, whereas the Astro 5s utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580M, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Astro 5s records video at 30fps, compared to the Desire 501's 720p.
- The Desire 501 has a 2100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Astro 5s's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Desire 501 runs on Android 4.1 with Sense UI, while the Astro 5s operates on a newer Android 5.1 version, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 501 dual sim
Maxwest Astro 5s
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
Super LCD2
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Mediatek MT6580M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
144.4 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.69 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
130 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
White, Black, Pink Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity