HTC Desire 520
#6361
LG K7 (2017)
#5976Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
LG K7 (2017)
Performance
42.241.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.645.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.125.7
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG K7 (2017) has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the K7 utilizes a Cortex-A53, which is generally more efficient than the Cortex-A7 in the Desire 520.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the K7 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- The K7 also has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Desire 520.
- On the software side, the Desire 520 runs Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the K7 operates on Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
LG K7 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
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 MT6737M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
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
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
Weight
N/A
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Titan, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity