| Hardware and OS | HTC Desire 500 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5 | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play | |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 1 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 4.3" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 59.7% | |
| Display area | 52.6 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 217 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | |
| Camera | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 8 MP, 1/3.2', 1.4µm, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 1.6 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, Silver | |
| Dimensions | 131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 123 g | |
| Battery | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 435 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 12 h 6 min (3G)
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| Other | HTC Desire 500 | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 0.50 W/kg (head), 0.72 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2013, August | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | |
