HTC

HTC Desire 500

Available. Released 2013, September 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

RM 847.00

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Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon 200Chipset 4 GB, 1 GB RAMRAM & Storage 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Li-Ion 1800 mAh batteryBattery

HTC Desire 500 price in Malaysia starts from RM847, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. The Snapdragon 200 chipset here runs a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 setup paired with just 1 GB RAM, enough for basic Android tasks but not much multitasking headroom. It runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense UI 5.0 on top, on a 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 resolution, which works out to a modest 217 ppi.

On the back is an 8 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 720p video at 30fps, while the front camera sits at 1.6 MP for basic selfies and video calls. Storage is tight at 4 GB internal, though a microSD slot takes cards up to 64 GB if you need more room for photos and apps.

Battery capacity is 1800 mAh, and the phone includes Beats Audio enhancement through its 3.5mm jack, a small nod toward multimedia use. At 123g and 9.9mm thick, it's light and pocketable, available in Black or Silver.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2013, September

Performance

Processor: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon 200
GPU: Adreno 203
RAM & Storage: 4 GB, 1 GB RAM
External Storage: microSD, up to 64 GB
OS: Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Battery: Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery

Screen

Display size: 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density)
Display type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes
\- HTC Sense UI 5.0

Body

Dimension: 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)
Colors: Black, Silver

Connectivity

SIM: Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Data Speed: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go, USB Host
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS

Sensors

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: Yes, 1.6 MP
Video: Yes, 720p@30fps
Features: 1/3.2'' sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size, geo-tagging, face and smile detection