HTC Desire 516 dual sim
#6405
Huawei Ascend G500
#5247Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 516 dual sim
Huawei Ascend G500
Performance
54.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.455.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
480p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5.1
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes