HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
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Sony Xperia ion HSPA
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HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
Performance
60.351.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.067.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.253.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ion HSPA has a slightly larger 4.55-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 526G+ is powered by an octa-core CPU and offers 1GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia ion utilizes a dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM but has more internal storage at 13.2GB.
- The camera capabilities of the Xperia ion are superior, featuring a 12 MP rear camera compared to the 8 MP rear camera of the Desire 526G+, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is slightly better in the Xperia ion at 1900 mAh compared to the 2000 mAh of the Desire 526G+, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Desire runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Xperia ion originally launched with Android 2.3 but can be upgraded to 4.1.2, offering a more modern experience on the HTC device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
Available as HTC Desire 526G dual sim with Quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU
Also known as Xperia ion lt28h
Display
Size
4.7"
4.55"
Type
IPS LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz - 526G+ modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz - 526G model
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 220
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
13.2GB (12.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.8 x 9.9 mm (5.50 x 2.75 x 0.39 in)
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight
154 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier blue, Stealth black, Lacquer black, Fervor red - 526G+Glacier blue, Stealth black - 526G
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes