HTC Desire 516 dual sim vs HTC Desire 625
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 516 dual sim
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HTC Desire 625
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 625
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC Desire 625
Lighter body
HTC Desire 625
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 720 |
| PPI | 220 | 294 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.4 | 65.8 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 304 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 |
| Process (nm) | 45 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 5.1 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1950 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 220 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 9 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 140 | 147.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 160 | 140.1 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 71.1 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, June. Released 2014, June | 2016, August. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA |
| 4G Bands | — | LTE |
| edge | — | Yes |
| gprs | — | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC Desire 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 516 dual sim and HTC Desire 625 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 625 packs a 2000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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