HTC Desire 516 dual sim vs HTC One A9s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 516 dual sim
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One A9s
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One A9s
Better display
HTC One A9s
Lighter body
HTC One A9s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 720 |
| PPI | 220 | 294 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 68.4 | 65.8 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Mali-T860MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 | Helio P10 |
| Process (nm) | 45 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 480p | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1950 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 220 h (3G) | Up to 432 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 9 h (3G) | Up to 13 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 140 | 146.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 160 | 149.8 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, June. Released 2014, June | 2016, September. Released 2016, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 38, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes (payments only) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| 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 One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 516 dual sim | HTC One A9s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 516 dual sim and HTC One A9s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One A9s packs a 2300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One A9s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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