XOLO Q500
The XOLO Q500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play, 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" · 118.5 x 63 x 10.7 mm (4.67 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 116g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,450 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play 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
2013, November. Released 2013, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,450 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1450 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
116g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118.5 x 63 x 10.7 mm (4.67 x 2.48 x 0.42 in)
📶 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 XOLO Q500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the XOLO Q500 does not have NFC.
Yes, the XOLO Q500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the XOLO Q500 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM).
Yes, the XOLO Q500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The XOLO Q500 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The XOLO Q500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The XOLO Q500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The XOLO Q500 has 3.0.
