HTC Desire 520
#6361
Lenovo A706
#6193Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Lenovo A706
Performance
42.238.2
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.630.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.124.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a slightly more advanced Snapdragon 210 chipset compared to the Lenovo A706's Snapdragon S4 Play, providing better performance with its 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU versus the 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 in the A706.
- Both devices have a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Desire 520 has an 8 MP rear camera, outperforming the A706's 5 MP, while the A706 lacks a front-facing camera entirely.
- Both phones are equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, but neither supports fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, offering a more modern software experience compared to the A706's Android 4.1.
- The build quality is comparable, though the Desire 520 is slightly thicker and lighter than the A706.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Lenovo A706
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
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)
Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 203
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
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
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 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)
136 x 69 x 10.4 mm (5.35 x 2.72 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black, White/Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
3.0
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity