HTC Desire 520 vs HTC Velocity 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HTC Desire 520
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HTC Velocity 4G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
HTC Desire 520
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
HTC Velocity 4G
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 960 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 540 |
| PPI | 218 | 245 |
| Screen-to-body | 57.9 | 64.7 |
Platform
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 220 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 2.3.7 |
Memory
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 1620 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 293 h (2G) / Up to 248 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 7 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 10 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 139.8 | 128.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 11.3 |
| Weight (g) | — | 163.8 |
| Width (mm) | 68.9 | 67 |
Launch
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, August. Released 2015, November | 2012, January. Released 2012, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900 | HSDPA 850, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 5, 17 | 3 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 3 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HTC Desire 520 | HTC Velocity 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HTC Desire 520 and HTC Velocity 4G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HTC Desire 520 packs a 2000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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