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HTC Desire 501 vs HTC One S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

HTC Desire 501
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HTC One S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 501
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC One S
Lighter body
HTC One S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 540 |
| PPI | 217 | 256 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 61.4 | 59.9 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | — | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM8290 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 4.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 2.1 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2100 | 1650 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 317 h |
| talk time | — | Up to 10 h 30 min |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 128.5 | 130.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 119.5 |
| Width (mm) | 66.7 | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, November. Released 2014, February | 2012, February. Released 2012, April |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 501 | HTC One S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 501 and HTC One S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 501 packs a 2100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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