HTC
HTC Desire 501 dual sim
RM 780.00
Price last checked: 23 Jan 2014. Confirm current price before buying.
Dual SIM support and a fairly basic spec sheet put the HTC Desire 501 dual sim in entry-level territory. Under the hood is a dual-core 1.2 GHz NovaThor chipset paired with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage, with microSD expansion up to 64 GB if you need more room. The 4.3-inch Super LCD2 screen runs at 480 x 800 pixels, enough for everyday browsing and messaging without much sharpness to speak of.
The 8 MP rear camera comes with autofocus and LED flash, and there's a 2.1 MP front camera for basic selfies and video calls. A 2100 mAh battery keeps things running, and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 4.0+ handles the software side. HTC Desire 501 dual sim price in Malaysia starts from RM780.
Extras include NFC, GPS with GLONASS, and Beats Audio sound enhancement through the headphone jack, features that were still worth mentioning on a phone at this price point back when it launched.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2014, February |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8500 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSD, up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches (~217 ppi pixel density) |
| Display type | Super LCD2 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes \- HTC Sense 4.0+ |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM, dual call (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 2.1 MP |
| Video | 720p |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, simultaneous HD video and image recording, HDR |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes \- Beats Audio sound enhancement |
| Sound Type | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the HTC Desire 501 dual sim support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps), the HTC Desire 501 dual sim does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the HTC Desire 501 dual sim have?
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim comes with 8 GB, 1 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the HTC Desire 501 dual sim?
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim has a Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery battery.
Is the HTC Desire 501 dual sim still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2014, February).