HTC Desire 520
#6361
Lava A97 2GB+
#5679Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Lava A97 2GB+
Performance
42.242.9
Camera
15.424.2
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.640.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.126.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava A97 2GB+ has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Lava A97 uses a Spreadtrum SC9832 with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A97 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- The Lava A97 also has a larger 2350 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Desire 520, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Lastly, the Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the A97 operates on a more recent Android 7.0 Nougat, which may enhance the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Lava A97 2GB+
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9832
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2350 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
145 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.71 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Gold, Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity