| Key Specs | |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 31, 2015 |
| Camera Details | |
| Camera Resolution | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Options | Double Exposure |
| Camera Features |
|
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
| Video formats | .mp4 |
| SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Selfie Cam Resolution | 2-megapixel |
| Selfie Features | BSI sensor, Selfie mode |
| Display | |
| Display size | 4.5 inches |
| Display dots per inch | 217.86 DPI |
| Color Mode | 16777216 colors |
| Display Resolution | 854 x 480 px |
| Display's superficy | 8.62 square inches |
| Display's superficy (metric) | 218.95 square mm |
| Display total pixels | 409920 |
| Processing Power | |
| Downloadable Applications | Via Google Play Store |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 Lollipop with HTC Sense |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 1.1GHz |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Physical Features | |
| Thickness (metric) | 9.05 mm |
| Width (metric) | 68.9 mm |
| Height (metric) | 139.8 mm |
| Headset Jack | 3.5mm |
| Available colors | Slate Gray |
| Ambient light detector |  |
| Connectivity | |
| Base technology | GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz), UMTS (850/1900MHz), FDD-LTE (Bands 2, 4, 5, 17) |
| 3G Networks | UMTS |
| 4G Networks | FDD-LTE |
| SIM card type | Nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
| Bluetooth Technology | 4.1 |
| Connectors | 5-pin Micro USB |
| Storage Memory | |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Memory Expansion | MicroSDXC |
| Expansion Limit | Up to 2000GB |
| Battery Life | |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Power | 2000mAh |
| mAh per mm thick | 221 mAh/mm of thickness |
| mAh per display square in. | 232mAh/sqrin. |
| Music / Multimedia | |
| Audio file formats | .aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .ac3, .ec3, .eac3 |
| Messaging | |
| Voice SMS | |
| Other features | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient light |
| Video Formats | .3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .mkv, .wmv, .avi |
| Included software |
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| Multitasking | |
| Location services | A-GPS, GLONASS |
Description:
One of four mass-tier models announced by HTC in July 2015 (released on August of the same year), the 4.5-inch Desire 520's 8GB internal memory is accompanied by a gargantuan 2TB (2000GB) microSD support. It features the HTC-unique BlinkFeed, Sense Home, and HTC Themes applications. Under the hood, the 520 relies on a 1.1GHz quad-core CPU, a 1GB RAM, and a 2000mAh battery. 8- and 2-megapixel cameras stand on either side of its body.
Also called HTC 520.
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