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HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 22:00:01, Updated date: 2021-10-20 13:15:47

We've conducted a detailed review of the HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB, looking into its battery, how easy it is to use the camera, and whether the CPU performance is high or low. Not only that, but we've also evaluated how portable and easy to hold it is, as well as how nice the display is.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's features, performance, reviews

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's size

The "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has a width of 72.0mm, a length of 140.0mm, and a thickness of 9.7mm. It might be possible to operate it with one hand, but depending on the person it might feel big. In addition, the weight of the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" is about 160.0g. Even if you are operating it with one hand it feels almost weightless. However, depending on the person, you may feel tired after using it for a while.

Assessing the overall ease of holding the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB", it has some difficulties but if you use it based on its strengths and weaknesses it will not cause many issues.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's screen

"HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has a 5.0inch display. It is large enough and you will rarely encounter issues due to the screen size. However, note that it is not very suited for writing long text.

In terms of screen quality, "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB"'s screen might appear pixelated when displaying images and videos. It should be good enough for normal use.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's CPU specs

With the 1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores) for processing power, the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has low performance, and even for net browsing and Twitter usage you will probably feel a little dissatisfied.

The "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has only 1.0GB of RAM, quite a small amount. Cases of insufficient RAM occur regularly so even when using light apps there will be instability in operation and jerkiness.

Evaluating the overall speed of operation of the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB", it is a low-end smartphone and even in everyday use feels jumpy and jerky. There will probably be a lot of cases when you feel that it is lacking in performance.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's storage size

The data storage capacity of the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" is 4.0GB, and if its main use is for texting and social media then there is no problem, but if you plan to use it for things like photography, filming, and games, you should go with one that is a step up.

The "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" is compatible with SD cards, so it is possible to increase the capacity easily. Therefore, you probably do not need to be concerned with the storage capacity.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's camera specs

"HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has a 5.0MP main camera, which is a relatively low figure. You will feel a little dissatisfied if you take photos regularly.

Also, "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has an 2.0MP front camera, which is a very low figure. Unless you do not care about image quality, you should probably choose a higher-grade smartphone.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's battery performance

The battery performance of the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" is 1950.0mAh, which is a normal capacity. Compared to other smartphones, the "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" has a normal amount of battery life. There is nothing to be worried about with everyday use. However, if you are using the internet or playing a game for a long time, you might feel a bit frustrated with the battery life.

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's general rating

The "HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB" is a budget smartphone. As the main smartphone it is somewhat insufficient, and you should consider a slightly higher-end smartphone if possible. It will be enough for people who use only basic functions such as telephone and internet, or people who do not use smartphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB

Advantages of HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB

  • The display is large, so text and images appear clear on the screen.

Disadvantages of HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB

  • It has a low-grade CPU, so you will experience severe stuttering when using an app.
  • It has a relatively low-grade rear camera, and it is not suited to taking photos for posting on SNS.
  • It has a very low-grade front camera, so it should not be considered as a main camera.
 
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HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB 's specs

HTC Desire 516 dual sim 4GB
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MakerHTC
Release date2014-06
ColorBlack/White
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)72.0mm x 140.0mm x 9.7mm
Weight160.0g
Display size5.0inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)540 x 960
Pixel density220ppi
Battery capacity1950.0mAh
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200
CPU specs1.2GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size1.0GB
Storage size4.0GB
Rear-camera resolution5.0MP
Front-camera resolution2.0MP

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