HTC Desire 501 dual sim
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8500, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,100 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8500 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, December. Released 2014, February
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
217 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
Super LCD2
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,100 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
128.5 x 66.7 x 9.8 mm (5.06 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the HTC Desire 501 dual sim has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4+.
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA.
The HTC Desire 501 dual sim has 4.0, A2DP, aptX.
