alcatel 1x
#4954
HTC Desire 520
#6361Category Breakdown
alcatel 1x
HTC Desire 520
Performance
49.742.2
Camera
27.915.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
53.042.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.124.1
Summary
- The alcatel 1x features a larger 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, compared to the HTC Desire 520's 4.5-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB or 2GB of RAM, while the HTC utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM, making the alcatel more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the alcatel can record video at 1080p, whereas the HTC is limited to 720p, and the alcatel also has a higher resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the HTC's 2 MP.
- The alcatel's battery capacity is 2460 mAh, outperforming the HTC's 2000 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Finally, the alcatel runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the HTC's Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sense 7 UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1x
HTC Desire 520
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~203 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF13 MP (5059D only)
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2460 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2460 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.5 x 70.6 x 9.1 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.36 in)
139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
Weight
151 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue (EU, MEA, APAC); Black, Gold, Rose Gold (LATAM)
Slate Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo) - 5059D only, Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) - all other models
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted, 5059A/J only), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity