HTC Desire 520
#6361
XOLO Era
#6043Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
XOLO Era
Performance
42.233.6
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.629.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.125.4
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the XOLO Era has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.1 GHz, whereas the XOLO Era utilizes a Spreadtrum 7731 chipset with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the video capabilities of the XOLO Era are unspecified.
- The Desire 520 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the XOLO Era offers a slightly larger 2100 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, providing a more updated experience compared to the XOLO's Android 4.4.2.
- Build quality is similar, with the Desire 520 being more compact at 139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm compared to the XOLO Era's dimensions of 143 x 73.2 x 9.4 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
XOLO Era
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
For India
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum 7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 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
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 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 73.2 x 9.4 mm (5.63 x 2.88 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
2.1
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