HTC Desire 526 specifications

4.70" IPS LCD540×9608MP Camera2000mAhSnapdragon 210 28.00nm4-core @ 1.1 GHz5 GB RAM
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The HTC Desire 526 is a compact entry-level Android 5.1 smartphone released in 2015, featuring a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display at qHD (540×960) resolution. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor with 1.5GB RAM and 4G LTE connectivity, it targets first-time smartphone buyers and budget-conscious users. An 8MP rear camera and 156g lightweight build round out this affordable everyday handset.

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Strengths

  • Pro: Compact 4.7-inch 156g form factor — easy one-handed use
  • Pro: 4G LTE connectivity at entry-level price
  • Pro: Bluetooth 4.1 with A2DP audio streaming
  • Pro: Snapdragon 210 handles basic Android tasks reliably
  • Pro: microSDXC expansion slot for extra storage

Weaknesses

  • Con: 2000mAh battery requires daily charging
  • Con: Only 8GB internal storage — very limited without a card
  • Con: qHD 540×960 display falls below full HD
  • Con: 1.5GB RAM restricts background multitasking
  • Con: Minimal sensor suite — no gyroscope or compass

Full Specifications

Display

4.70"
Screen Size
0.5MP
Resolution
Size
4.70 inches
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels
Aspect Ratio
9:16
Pixel Density
234 ppi
Technology
IPS LCD
Touchscreen
yes, Multi-touch

Chipset & Memory

Snapdragon 210
Chipset
28nm
Process
5GB
RAM
Chipset
Snapdragon 210 (28nm)
Manufacturer
Qualcomm
Process
28 nm
GPU
Adreno 304
RAM
5 GB
Storage
8 GB

Camera

8MP
Main Camera
2MP
Front Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/f/2.2
Main Camera Features
Autofocus
Front Camera
2 MP

Battery

2000 mAh
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh

Design

156g
Weight
140x70x9.9
Dimensions (mm)
Form Factor
Bar
Dimensions
140 x 70 x 9.9 mm
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)
Colors
Black

Connectivity

4.1, A2DP
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
WiFi
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0
GPS
GPS

Network

4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
Network Bands
WCDMA: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1700 (1700), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: B71 (600), B12 (700), B28 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B14 (700), B19 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B5 (850), B8 (900), 900 (900), B66 (1700), B4 (1700), 1800 (1800), B3 (1800), B25 (1900), 1900 (1900), B2 (1900), B39 (1900), B1 (2100), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B38 (2600), B7 (2600)

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