HTC Desire 520
#6361
LG L Prime
#6525Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
LG L Prime
Performance
42.238.8
Camera
15.414.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.4
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
42.627.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.123.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the LG L Prime has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but operates on Android 4.4.2.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, compared to the LG L Prime's 1.3 GHz quad-core processor.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the LG L Prime has a lower 1.3 MP selfie camera versus the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- The battery capacity of the LG L Prime is higher at 2460 mAh compared to the Desire 520's 2000 mAh.
- Build-wise, the Desire 520 is slightly smaller and thinner than the LG L Prime, which is bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
LG L Prime
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as LG L Prime Dual Chip D337For Brazil
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)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2460 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2460 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)
138.2 x 70.6 x 10.7 mm (5.44 x 2.78 x 0.42 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
White, Titanium, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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