HTC Desire 520
#6361
verykool SL5000 Quantum
#6898Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
verykool SL5000 Quantum
Performance
42.230.5
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.640.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.121.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the verykool SL5000 Quantum has a larger 5.0-inch 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 quad-core CPU, compared to the SL5000's 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, which may offer marginally better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, providing similar photographic capabilities.
- They share a 2000 mAh battery capacity, but the build quality differs slightly, with the HTC being thicker and lighter than the verykool model.
- The Desire 520 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sense 7 UI, while the SL5000 operates on an older Android 4.4.2 KitKat, indicating a more modern software experience for the HTC device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
verykool SL5000 Quantum
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
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)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 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)
143 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm (5.63 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity