HTC Desire 500 vs HTC One SV CDMA
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 500
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HTC One SV CDMA
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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
Even
Lighter body
HTC One SV CDMA
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 217 | 217 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 59.7 | 61.5 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 | Dual-core 1.2 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 203 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.1.2 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.6 MP | 1.6 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1800 | 1800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 435 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 6 min (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131.8 | 128 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 9.2 |
| Weight (g) | 123 | 122 |
| Width (mm) | 66.9 | 66.9 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, August. Released 2013, September | 2012, November. Released 2012, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | CDMA 800, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 4, 12 - Boost Mobile |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | CDMA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 500 | HTC One SV CDMA |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 500 and HTC One SV CDMA 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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