Overall Score
54.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6405)54.4
Performance(#9256)54.3
Camera(#7220)42.0
Display(#6121)70.0
Battery(#8377)43.5
Build(#6785)70.8
Comparisons Featuring HTC Desire 516 dual sim
Short Review
- The HTC Desire 516 dual SIM features a plastic build with dimensions of 140 x 72 x 9.7 mm and weighs 160g, providing a lightweight and manageable design.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 220 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks sharpness for high-definition content.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 302 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking and demanding applications.
- The rear camera is a 5 MP unit capable of recording 720p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
- The battery capacity is 1950 mAh, providing limited endurance without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI 5.1, the software experience is dated, lacking updates and modern features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device is available in black and white colors, but lacks water resistance and stereo speakers.
- Overall, the HTC Desire 516 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for casual users.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD,
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 (45 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 302
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie Video480p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1950 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 1950 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions140 x 72 x 9.7 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.1
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes