Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
#6022
HTC Desire 520
#6361Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
HTC Desire 520
Performance
39.142.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.942.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.524.1
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Desire 520 has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Arty A3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, compared to the Snapdragon 210 in the Desire 520, which has a lower clock speed of 1.1 GHz but more RAM at 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Desire 520 can record video at 720p@30fps, while the Arty A3 does not specify video capabilities.
- They both have a 2000 mAh battery and run on older Android versions, with the Arty A3 on Android 4.4.2 and the Desire 520 on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality is comparable, with the Arty A3 being slightly larger and heavier than the Desire 520.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Arty A3
HTC Desire 520
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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 MT6582 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
Weight
165 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Slate Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity