Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
LG L Bello
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the LG L Bello has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly 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 L Bello utilizes a Mediatek MT6582 with a 1.3 GHz CPU, potentially offering better performance.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG L Bello supports 1080p video recording compared to the 720p of the Desire 520.
- The battery capacity of the L Bello is also larger at 2540 mAh compared to the 2000 mAh of the Desire 520.
- Software-wise, the Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the L Bello operates on Android 4.4.2 with LG UI 3, indicating a more updated experience on the HTC device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
LG L Bello
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:LG D331 with single-SIMLG D335 with dual-SIM
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (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 (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2540 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2540 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
138.1 x 70.6 x 10.7 mm (5.44 x 2.78 x 0.42 in)
Weight
N/A
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
White, Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), LG UI 3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

