Celkon A500
The Celkon A500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Entry-level · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 147g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, August. Released 2014, August
Also Known As
Also known as Celkon Signature Two A500
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
147g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Celkon A500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Celkon A500 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Celkon A500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Celkon A500 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the Celkon A500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Celkon A500 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Celkon A500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Celkon A500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Celkon A500 has 2.0.
