Posh Revel S500
The Posh Revel S500 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" · 147 x 73 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 160g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 196 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, June. Released 2014, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
160g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
147 x 73 x 9.6 mm (5.79 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Green
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Posh Revel S500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Posh Revel S500 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Posh Revel S500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Posh Revel S500 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Posh Revel S500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Posh Revel S500 has stereo speakers.
The Posh Revel S500 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Posh Revel S500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Posh Revel S500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Posh Revel S500 has 2.1, EDR.
