| Hardware and OS | HTC Desire 501 | |
| Operating system | Android OS | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | |
| Internal memory | 8 GB, 1 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| Type | TFT | |
| Size | 4.3" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 61.4% | |
| Display area | 52.6 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 5:3 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 217 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Micro-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 8 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes | |
| Selfie camera | 2.1 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| Design | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink | |
| Dimensions | 128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 130 g | |
| Battery | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 2100 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Other | HTC Desire 501 | other phones |
| Release date | 2013, November | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | |
