Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414
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 and Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Canvas Blaze utilizes a MediaTek MT6735M with a slightly slower 1.0 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, delivering comparable photography capabilities.
- The Desire 520 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh battery of the Canvas Blaze, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), but the Desire 520 features HTC's Sense 7 UI, which may enhance the software experience slightly.
- In terms of build quality, the Desire 520 is slightly bulkier and heavier than the more compact and lighter Canvas Blaze.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ Q414
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 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)
131 x 65.5 x 8.2 mm (5.16 x 2.58 x 0.32 in)
Weight
N/A
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

