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HTC Desire 500 Price in the USA
Buying the HTC Desire 500 in the USA
No shop in the USA that we track has listed the HTC Desire 500 yet, so there is no local price for it right now. Sell this phone in the USA? List it on infozme.com for free.
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the USA or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the USA supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the HTC Desire 500 price in the USA?
The HTC Desire 500 is not listed by shops in the USA that we track yet, so there is no local price for it right now.
Where can I buy the HTC Desire 500 in the USA?
We have not found a shop in the USA selling the HTC Desire 500 yet. Phone shops in the USA can list it on infozme.com for free.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | Not specified |
| Pixel Density | 217 ppi |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2, with HTC Sense 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q or MSM8625Q) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 203 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 64 GB |
| Internal | 4GB, 1GB RAM |
| User Accessible Storage | Approximately 1 GB |
Main Camera
| Single | 8 MP, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size, AF |
| Features | LED flash, BSI sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 28mm focal length, HTC ImageChip, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | 1.6 MP, BSI sensor |
| Video | 720p |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery |
| Talk time | Up to 13 hours (3G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 123 g (4.34 oz) |
| SIM | Optional Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) |
| Build | Plastic unibody back cover, removable battery |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | 2013, August |
| Status | Released 2013, September |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact and easy to handle design for its time
- Expandable storage via microSD card
- HTC Sense 5 UI offered a good user experience
- Decent 8MP camera with HTC ImageChip for its class
- Removable battery for easy replacement
Cons
- Low screen resolution for its size (480x800 pixels)
- Limited internal storage (only 4GB, with 1GB user accessible)
- Plastic build quality compared to premium HTC models
- Outdated Android version (Jelly Bean) by current standards
- Relatively high price at launch for its specifications
In The Box & Warranty
- HTC Desire 500 Handset
- 1800 mAh Battery
- Charger
- USB Cable
- Headset
- Quick Start Guide
Typically includes a standard one-year manufacturer's warranty.
Questions & Answers
When was the HTC Desire 500 released?
The HTC Desire 500 was announced in August 2013 and released in September 2013.
What operating system does the HTC Desire 500 run?
It originally ran on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5, and some versions were upgradable to Android 4.2.2.
Does the HTC Desire 500 have expandable storage?
Yes, the HTC Desire 500 features a microSDXC card slot that supports expansion up to 64 GB.
What are the camera specifications of the HTC Desire 500?
The HTC Desire 500 has an 8-megapixel main camera with LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera, both capable of 720p video recording.
Is the battery of the HTC Desire 500 removable?
Yes, the HTC Desire 500 comes with a removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery.
What processor powers the HTC Desire 500?
The HTC Desire 500 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor.