HTC Desire 520
#6361
Panasonic P101
#5020Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Panasonic P101
Performance
42.249.8
Camera
15.427.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.646.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.129.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Panasonic P101 has a larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the P101 utilizes a Mediatek MT6739WA chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing a more capable multitasking experience.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the P101 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Desire 520's 720p.
- The Panasonic P101 also has a larger 2500mAh battery compared to the 2000mAh battery of the HTC Desire 520, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the P101 operates on a more recent Android 7.1, which may provide a better user experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Desire 520 is lighter but smaller, while the P101 is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Panasonic P101
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
4.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~197 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 MT6739WA (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-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)
148.8 x 72 x 9.1 mm (5.86 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Dark Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass