HTC Desire 520
#6361
Lava Iris X1
#6517Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Lava Iris X1
Performance
42.242.3
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.630.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.123.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 and Lava Iris X1 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Iris X1 uses a Broadcom BCM23550 chipset with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
- The camera specifications are identical with 8 MP rear cameras, but the Iris X1 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Desire 520 is limited to 720p.
- The Iris X1 also has a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the Desire 520's 2000 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sense 7 UI, while the Iris X1 operates on the older Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Lava Iris X1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Broadcom BCM23550
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB 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
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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)
134 x 66 x 8.9 mm (5.28 x 2.60 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
138 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, LE
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity