• 4.3" (800x480) TFT LCD
  • 1GB
    8GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2100 mAh

Specifications Highlights
ProductDesire 501 (Launched 2013-11-01)
Display4.3" 800x480 TFT LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2.1-MP
Computing
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Storage
  • MicroSD (32GB max.)
Battery2100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 130g (4.6oz), 128.5x66.7x9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 inches)
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Display
TypeTFT LCD
Diagonal (inches)4.3"
Display/Body Ratio61.4%
Resolution800x480
Sharpness (PPI)217 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2100 mAh
Computing
Processor # Cores2
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.2 GHz
RAM Options1GB
Internal Storage Options8GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size32GB
Communications
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
WiFi Speed
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Proximity

Desire 501 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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No. Our data shows that the Desire 501 is NOT water-resistant an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Desire 501 does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mainly track USA data.
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No, the Desire 501 800x480 resolution is not 4K.
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No, Desire 501 does not support Wireless Charging.
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No, the Desire 501 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Desire 501 is not a 4G smartphone.
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No, the Desire 501 does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Desire 501 does not have a USB Type C port.
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No, the Desire 501 does not have a removable battery.

HTC Desire 501 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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