HTC Desire 501
#7439
HTC Desire P
#7893Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 501
HTC Desire P
Performance
31.525.8
Camera
39.611.9
Display
16.943.2
Battery
20.016.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.931.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.917.0
Summary
- The HTC Desire 501 features a slightly lighter build at 130g compared to the 136g of the HTC Desire P, which is marginally thicker as well.
- Both devices have a 4.3-inch display with the same resolution, but the Desire P utilizes Super LCD2 technology, potentially offering better color reproduction than the TFT display of the Desire 501.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 501 has a faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and more RAM at 1GB, compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU and 768MB RAM of the Desire P.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire P records video at a lower resolution of 480p, while the Desire 501 supports video recording without specified limitations.
- The Desire 501 is equipped with a larger 2100 mAh battery, compared to the 1620 mAh battery in the Desire P, which may provide better longevity.
- Both run on Android, but the Desire 501 has a more recent version, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 501
HTC Desire P
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super LCD2
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1620 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)
129.7 x 67.9 x 10.7 mm (5.11 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
Weight
130 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
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, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity