HTC Desire 520
#6361
Lava Iris X1 Grand
#5524Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Lava Iris X1 Grand
Performance
42.242.3
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.629.5
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
24.127.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava Iris X1 Grand 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 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, whereas the Iris X1 Grand uses a Mediatek MT6582M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Lava Iris X1 Grand supports 1080p video recording, compared to the 720p of the Desire 520.
- The Iris X1 Grand also has a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Desire 520.
- Software-wise, the Desire 520 runs Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Iris X1 Grand initially runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 5.0.
- Overall, the Lava Iris X1 Grand offers a larger display, better video recording capabilities, and a larger battery, while the HTC Desire 520 has a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Lava Iris X1 Grand
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
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)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
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
Dual-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
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2200 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)
144 x 72 x 9.2 mm (5.67 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
152 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black-gold, White-silver, White-gold
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity