Category Breakdown
HTC One V
XOLO A500
Performance
35.725.7
Camera
14.139.6
Display
43.216.9
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.40.2
Connectivity
29.924.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.315.9
Summary
- The HTC One V features a more compact and lightweight build compared to the XOLO A500, which is slightly bulkier.
- The One V has a 3.7-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the A500 offers a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with 1.0 GHz processors and 4GB of RAM, but the One V has a slightly more capable Adreno 205 GPU compared to the Adreno 203 in the A500.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the One V supports 720p video recording, while the A500's video capabilities are unspecified.
- They share the same 1500 mAh battery capacity, with no fast charging or wireless charging options.
- Both run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but the One V features HTC's Sense UI, which may offer a different software experience compared to the stock Android on the A500.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One V
XOLO A500
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
Super LCD2
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB (1GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.3 x 59.7 x 9.2 mm (4.74 x 2.35 x 0.36 in)
124 x 63.5 x 11.8 mm (4.88 x 2.5 x 0.46 in)
Weight
115 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.87 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

