HTC 8XT vs HTC Desire 500
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC 8XT
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HTC Desire 500
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
HTC 8XT
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 217 | 217 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 60.4 | 59.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 203 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 4.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 4GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.6 MP | 1.6 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | — | Up to 435 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 14 h | Up to 12 h 6 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 132.1 | 131.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 123 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 66.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, June | 2013, August. Released 2013, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 25 | — |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC 8XT | HTC Desire 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC 8XT and HTC Desire 500 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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