HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) vs Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Micromax Bolt Selfie phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2017 10:23 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:34 AM

Compare Micromax Bolt Selfie X HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424) Compare HTC Desire 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	vs	13 Advantages Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1800 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
123 grams (4.31 ounces)	vs	+121 grams (4.24 ounces)2% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+218 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
(front) 1.6MP	vs	+(front) 5MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files

26 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
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Model	Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Other model names	HTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4	Micromax Q424 Bolt Selfie Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	India, Russia
Brand	HTC	Micromax
Release date	9/1/2013	5/1/2016
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)	66 x 131.8 millimeters (2.6 x 5.19 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Loudspeaker	Supported Beats audio	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.1 hours	7 hours
Standby	435 hours (18.1 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed Java framework	• Colors: White
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)	Micromax Bolt Selfie (Q424)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered