Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 526
ZTE Grand Era U895
Performance
42.445.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
55.219.1
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.024.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.116.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire 526 features a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of about 234 ppi, while the ZTE Grand Era U895 has a 4.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, yielding a density of approximately 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 526 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU and 1.5GB of RAM, whereas the Grand Era U895 utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a more powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the ZTE can record video at 1080p, compared to the Desire's 720p capability.
- The Desire 526 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Grand Era's 1800 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The software experience differs as the Desire runs on Android 5.1 with Sense 7 UI, while the Grand Era operates on an older Android 4.0 version.
- The build quality of the Desire is heavier at 156g compared to the lighter 110g of the Grand Era, which is also slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 526
ZTE Grand Era U895
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
ULP GeForce
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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
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
140 x 70 x 9.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.39 in)
133 x 66 x 8.6 mm (5.24 x 2.60 x 0.34 in)
Weight
156 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

