HTC Desire 500 vs HTC One mini
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 500
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HTC One mini
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC Desire 500
Better display
HTC One mini
Lighter body
HTC One mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 217 | 342 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 59.7 | 61.1 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200 |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1.2 | 4.2.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 4 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.6 MP | 1.6 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | Up to 435 h (3G) | Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 692 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 6 min (3G) | Up to 20 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 13 h 20 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.8 | 132 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| Weight (g) | 123 | 122 |
| Width (mm) | 66.9 | 63.2 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, September | 2013, July. Released 2013, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 1900, 2100 - EMEA |
| 4G Bands | — | 3, 7, 20 - EMEA |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 500 and HTC One mini are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 500 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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