HTC Desire 520
#6361
Samsung Galaxy Light
#6450Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
Samsung Galaxy Light
Performance
42.239.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
42.647.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.123.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Light has a smaller 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Galaxy Light.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Galaxy Light has a faster 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, which may offer better performance.
- The Desire 520's rear camera is 8 MP compared to the Galaxy Light's 5 MP, but both can record 720p video.
- The Desire 520 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Galaxy Light's 1800 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Desire 520 runs Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Galaxy Light operates on an older Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
- In terms of build quality, the Desire 520 is larger and heavier, while the Galaxy Light is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
Samsung Galaxy Light
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung SGH-T399
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 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
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 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)
121.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.78 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Weight
N/A
121.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Dark brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass