HTC Desire 501

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Pros:

Active dual SIM device with nice call quality, Good still photos, Better than average design for the category

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HD 720p video recording is garbled, jumpy and unusable, Runs an old HTC Sense 4.5 version, Capacitive keys aren't backlit, Cumbersome back cover removal

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Active dual SIM device with nice call quality, Good still photos, Better than average design for the category

Reviewers Didn't Like

HD 720p video recording is garbled, jumpy and unusable, Runs an old HTC Sense 4.5 version, Capacitive keys aren't backlit, Cumbersome back cover removal

Expert reviews and ratings

The Desire 501 is a fine upgrade from its predecessor, introducing a design that stands out in its price range, and adding extra features where it counts most. It fuses well together basic hardware, with some more upscale features, like a good 8 MP...

By Phone Arena on February 17, 2014

The HTC Desire 501 comes with a price tag of Rs 16,500. Considering the relatively limited number of dual SIM handsets from prominent brands, that is not a bad price at all. Those looking for alternatives can go for the recently launched Motorola Moto G,...

By mymobile.co.in on March 13, 2014

HTC Desire 501 Dual SIM is a competitively priced phone with fairly good overall performance. It is definitely one hell of a looker. But is it worth its price tag of Rs.18,000 with a 1.15GHz Dual core bundled with 1GB of RAM. We have a plethora of...

By Digit on February 11, 2014

The Desire series of smartphones from HTC has always been popular among users with their sturdy build, impressive looks and intuitive features. The latest from the stable and the affordable one is Desire 501. At first look, the instant reaction for the...

By thetechy.com on January 29, 2014

The HTC Desire 501 scores big in the style department. At the first look, it might impress and endear itself to you. But the internals are a whole different story. If you do not use your phone for heavy usage and use it for showing off, take your pick at...

By mobigyaan.com on February 24, 2014