HTC Desire 520
The HTC Desire 520 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Entry-level · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, August. Released 2015, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
218 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
139.8 x 68.9 x 9.1 mm (5.50 x 2.71 x 0.36 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the HTC Desire 520 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the HTC Desire 520 does not have NFC.
Yes, the HTC Desire 520 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HTC Desire 520 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the HTC Desire 520 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The HTC Desire 520 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense 7 UI.
The HTC Desire 520 uses microUSB 2.0.
The HTC Desire 520 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The HTC Desire 520 has 4.1, A2DP.
