Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade Q Pro
Performance
42.238.4
Camera
15.439.6
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.628.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.125.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 and ZTE Blade Q Pro both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a slightly lower clock speed of 1.1 GHz compared to the 1.3 GHz of the Spreadtrum SC7731 in the Blade Q Pro, which may provide marginally better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade Q Pro supports video recording while the Desire 520 is limited to 720p at 30fps.
- The Desire 520 has a 2000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than the 1800 mAh battery in the Blade Q Pro, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android Lollipop, with the Desire 520 featuring Sense 7 UI, while the Blade Q Pro runs a more basic version of the OS.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Desire 520 being slightly heavier and larger than the Blade Q Pro.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade Q Pro
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade GF3, ZTE T320
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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 SC7731
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 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
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
Yes
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)
134.5 x 67.5 x 9.5 mm (5.30 x 2.66 x 0.37 in)
Weight
N/A
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
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 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

