HTC Desire 520
#6361
Plum Gator 3
#5494Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Plum Gator 3
Performance
42.241.7
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.921.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.629.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.127.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Gator 3 has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Gator 3.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Gator 3 uses a Mediatek MT6580 with a faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Gator 3 has a lower 1.3 MP selfie camera compared to the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- The Gator 3 also boasts a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Desire 520.
- On the software front, the Desire 520 runs Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Gator 3 operates on Android 6.0, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Gator 3 is heavier and thicker than the Desire 520, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Plum Gator 3
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Z405
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 MT6580 (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)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
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
Yes
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2400 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)
137.5 x 74 x 16.7 mm (5.41 x 2.91 x 0.66 in)
Weight
N/A
146.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black, Orange/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
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
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity