HTC Desire 526
#6343
LG Volt
#6018Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 526
LG Volt
Performance
42.443.6
Camera
15.419.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.052.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.125.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 526 and LG Volt both feature a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 526 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Volt uses a slightly faster Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz.
- The Desire 526 has 1.5GB of RAM compared to the Volt's 1GB, which may provide a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Volt can record video at 1080p, whereas the Desire 526 is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Volt is significantly higher at 3000 mAh compared to the Desire 526's 2000 mAh, likely resulting in better longevity.
- Finally, the Desire 526 runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Volt operates on an older Android 4.4.2, which may affect the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 526
LG Volt
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Versions:LG Volt LS740, LG Volt 4G LTE for Virgin MobileLG LS740 Boost Mobile for Boost Mobile
Display
Size
4.7"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140 x 70 x 9.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
131.6 x 66 x 10.4 mm (5.18 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
156 g
136.1 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue (Boost Mobile), White (Virgin Mobile)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
CDMA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass