HTC Desire 520 vs HTC One mini 2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 520
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HTC One mini 2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC One mini 2
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
HTC One mini 2
Better display
HTC One mini 2
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 218 | 326 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 57.9 | 62.5 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2110 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| stand by | — | Up to 556 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 16 h 10 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 139.8 | 137.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 10.6 |
| Weight (g) | — | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 68.9 | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, November | 2014, May. Released 2014, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900 | HSDPA 900, 1900, 2100 - EMEA version |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 5, 17 | 3, 7, 8, 20 - EMEA version |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC One mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 520 and HTC One mini 2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC One mini 2 packs a 2110 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HTC One mini 2 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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