XOLO A500S IPS
The XOLO A500S IPS is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572W, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572W
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓4" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572W for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, July. Released 2013, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572W
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 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 XOLO A500S IPS does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the XOLO A500S IPS does not have NFC.
Yes, the XOLO A500S IPS supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the XOLO A500S IPS supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the XOLO A500S IPS has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The XOLO A500S IPS ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The XOLO A500S IPS uses microUSB 2.0.
The XOLO A500S IPS supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The XOLO A500S IPS has 3.0.
