HTC Desire 516 dual sim
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Huawei Ascend G500
#7150Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 516 dual sim
Huawei Ascend G500
Performance
38.535.0
Camera
15.414.1
Display
42.355.2
Battery
18.118.1
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
31.029.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.320.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 516 dual sim features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch display of the Huawei Ascend G500, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density, giving the HTC a slight edge in screen real estate.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 516 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 200, while the Ascend G500 uses a single-core Mediatek MT6575, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the HTC model.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Ascend G500 includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Ascend G500 at 1930 mAh versus 1950 mAh in the Desire 516, with both lacking fast charging.
- The Desire 516 runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense UI, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Ascend G500's Android 4.0.4.
- Build quality shows the Desire 516 is slightly heavier and thicker, while both devices lack water resistance and have similar connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 516 dual sim
Huawei Ascend G500
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei U8836D
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 (45 nm)
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 302
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1950 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1950 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1930 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140 x 72 x 9.7 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
160 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity