HTC Desire 500

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  Key Features

  • Up-to-the-minute in a glance. Live streaming home screen with instant refreshes to keep you informed.
    
  • Multi-shot burst mode camera. Rapid fire shutter speed captures images faster.
    
  • 30-second mini movie. Automatically compile the highlights of an event and choose the music theme you want.
    

• Data Streams in a Blink

  HTC BlinkFeed™
  Keep up on everything from breaking news, sports, social network posts and more. HTC BlinkFeed™ updates fresh content from over 1,400 content partners that provide more than 10,000 news feeds per day. Customize your very own HTC BlinkFeed™ and stay connected in the blink of an eye.
  

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• Multi-Shot Burst Mode Catches Everything

  Rapid Shutter Camera
  Capture more images and miss less moments with multi-shot burst mode camera. VideoPic setting allows you to get both videos and pictures at the same time. HTC ImageChip provides great shots even with movement and poor lighting conditions.
  

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• Memories that Move

  Automatic Video Highlights
  Automatically select the highlights of an event and create a 30-second show, no additional software or editing skills required. Choose the music theme and image sequence you want. Then release your life movie for everyone to enjoy with easy sharing feature.
  

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• Double the Convenience

  Dual SIM Holders*
  Dual SIM holders increase coverage, use and convenience. Multiple services with one phone enable both business and personal uses from the same device with additional privacy.
  
  *Dual sim devices in select areas only. See your local carrier for availability.

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• Blazing Performance Speed

  Quad-Core Processor
  Enjoy blazing fast browsing speeds, lifelike visual displays and gaming graphics, and amazing multi-tasking performance to stay ahead.
  

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Specifications

• Size:131.8 x 66.9 x 9.9mm
  
• Weight:123g
  
• Display:4.3 inch, WVGA
  

CPU speed

Qualcomm^® Snapdragon™ 200, quad-core, 1.2GHz

Platform Android

Android™ with HTC Sense™
HTC BlinkFeed™

SIM card type

micro SIM

Memory¹

Total storage : 4 GB, available capacity varies
RAM : 1 GB
Expansion card slot supports microSD™ memory card for up to 64GB additional storage (card not included)



Network²

2G/ 2.5G - GSM/GPRS/EDGE:

• 900/1800/1900 MHz

3G/ 3.5G - UMTS/ HSPA:

• 900/2100 MHz with HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps

GPS

GPS/AGPS

Sensors

• Accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Ambient light sensor

Connectivity

• 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
• Bluetooth^® 4.0 with aptX™ enabled
• Wi-Fi^®: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• DLNA^® for wirelessly streaming media from the phone to a compatible TV or computer



Sound enhancement

Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™

Camera

• 8 MP camera with auto focus, LED flash
• BSI sensor, Sensor size 1/3.2"
• Dedicated HTC ImageChip
• F2.0 aperture and 28 mm lens
• Smart Flash: Five levels of flash automatically set by distance to subject
• Front Camera: 1.6 MP with BSI sensor
• 720p video recording
• Gallery with Video Highlights and HTC Share
• Continuous shooting and VideoPic
• Slow motion video recording with variable speed playback

Multimedia

Audio supported formats:

• Playback: .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
• Recording: .aac

Video supported formats:

• Playback: .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv (Windows Media Video 9), .avi (MP4 ASP and MP3)
• Recording: .mp4

Battery³

Removable rechargeable Li-polymer battery
Capacity : 1800 mAh

Talk time :

• Up to 12.1 hours for 3G

Standby time :

• Up to 435 hours for 3G

AC Adapter

• Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• DC output: 5 V and 1 A

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