HTC Desire 520
#6361
ZTE Blade Qlux 4G
#6220Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade Qlux 4G
Performance
42.245.9
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.641.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.124.7
Summary
- The HTC Desire 520 and ZTE Blade Qlux 4G both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 520 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Blade Qlux 4G utilizes a Mediatek MT6732M with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU, which may provide better performance.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Blade Qlux offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera compared to the 2 MP on the Desire 520.
- The Blade Qlux has a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery of the Desire 520, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Desire 520 runs Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Blade Qlux initially runs Android 4.4.4 but is upgradable to Lollipop, indicating a more modern software experience in the Desire 520.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 520
ZTE Blade Qlux 4G
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Blade Q Lux 4G
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)
Mediatek MT6732M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-T760MP2
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 (India)5 MP, AF (Malaysia)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, India, or 2 MP, Malaysia
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
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 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 67.4 x 10.3 mm (5.30 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Slate Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity