HTC Desire 520
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ZTE Blade A3 (2019)
#5332Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade A3 (2019)
Performance
42.251.6
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.645.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.128.3
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 features a smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A3 (2019) has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.
- 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 Blade A3 utilizes a more capable Unisoc SC9832E chipset with a 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade A3 offers a superior 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- Battery capacity is the same at 2000 mAh for both, but the Blade A3 benefits from a more recent software experience with Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) compared to the older Android 5.1 on the Desire 520.
- The build quality of the Blade A3 is slightly heavier at 144g and has a thicker profile at 10.5 mm, while the Desire 520 is lighter and slimmer at 139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade A3 (2019)
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade A3 Lite
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T820 MP1
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 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, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 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, non-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)
137.4 x 67.5 x 10.5 mm (5.41 x 2.66 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer