Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 530
HTC Desire 626 (USA)
Performance
46.246.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
45.445.4
Battery
20.418.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.342.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.723.1
Summary
- The HTC Desire 530 and HTC Desire 626 share similar build quality, both featuring a 5.0-inch Super LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both devices are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset, 1.1 GHz quad-core CPU, and 1.5GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of recording 720p video.
- In terms of battery, the Desire 530 has a slightly larger capacity at 2200 mAh compared to the 2000 mAh of the Desire 626.
- The software experience differs, as the Desire 530 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Desire 626 operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Sense 7 UI.
- Overall, both phones offer similar features with minor differences in battery capacity and software versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 530
HTC Desire 626 (USA)
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
Super LCD
Super LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
146.9 x 70.9 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.79 x 0.32 in)
Weight
140 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Gray, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct - USA version
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.1, 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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

