Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon
The Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 143 x 77.4 x 10.5 mm (5.63 x 3.05 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 187 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, September. Released 2012, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
187 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
205g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
143 x 77.4 x 10.5 mm (5.63 x 3.05 x 0.41 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon does not have NFC.
Yes, the Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon uses Proprietary.
The Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Spice Mi-500 Stellar Horizon has Yes.
