HTC Desire 520
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verykool s5036 Apollo
#5308Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
verykool s5036 Apollo
Performance
42.242.0
Camera
15.427.9
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
42.632.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.128.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the verykool s5036 Apollo has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, compared to the slightly faster 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6580M in the Apollo.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Apollo can record video at 1080p, whereas the Desire 520 is limited to 720p.
- Both devices have a 2000 mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Apollo is equipped with Android 7.0 Nougat, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Desire 520 is more compact and lighter, whereas the Apollo is slightly bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
verykool s5036 Apollo
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580M (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, AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2000 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)
144.5 x 73 x 10.4 mm (5.69 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black, Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.25 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer