HTC Desire 501
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Motorola Moto C
#5703Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 501
Motorola Moto C
Performance
31.541.6
Camera
39.624.2
Display
16.916.9
Battery
20.021.0
Build
0.283.7
Connectivity
42.941.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.926.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 501 features a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Motorola Moto C has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 501 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, whereas the Moto C utilizes a quad-core 1.1 GHz chipset, providing a marginally better performance.
- The Desire 501's rear camera is superior at 8 MP compared to the Moto C's 5 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Moto C has a larger battery capacity at 2350 mAh compared to the Desire 501's 2100 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android, but the Desire 501 is on an older version, while the Moto C operates on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Desire 501 being lighter at 130g and having a more compact design compared to the Moto C's heavier 154g and larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 501
Motorola Moto C
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2013
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
N/A
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, 1.4µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2.1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2350 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)
145.5 x 73.6 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
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 OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer