Category Breakdown
HTC Desire C
XOLO X500
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
60.060.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.353.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire C and XOLO X500 both feature a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the XOLO X500 is equipped with a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor, offering better processing power compared to the HTC's 600 MHz Cortex-A5.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the XOLO X500 supports autofocus and can record video at 1080p, while the HTC lacks these features.
- The battery capacity of the XOLO is 1500 mAh, which is higher than the HTC's 1230 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), but the HTC's software experience is limited to Sense UI 4, while the XOLO has a more standard Android interface.
- The build quality shows the HTC is lighter at 100g compared to the XOLO's 132g, but both have similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire C
XOLO X500
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Intel Atom Z2420
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A5
1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
107.2 x 60.6 x 12.3 mm (4.22 x 2.39 x 0.48 in)
110.5 x 61 x 12.6 mm (4.35 x 2.40 x 0.50 in)
Weight
100 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Polar White, Stealth Black, Flamenco Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

