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HTC Desire 516

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Product Overview & In-Depth Story

Complete Editorial Analysis & Hardware Deep Dive

HTC Desire 516 device launch on Jun 25,2014 (Official) having Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 processor. The device is powered by HTC having features Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system, Huge storage of 4 GB is inside the phone along with 1 GB RAM, Single selfie camera, and 1950 mAh Li-Polymer Battery with t Available Charging.

HTC Desire 516 available in variant of 1 GB RAM and 4 GB Storage. HTC latest mobile comes with amazing specifications and price in Pakistan. HTC Desire 516 launched with different color options of Black, White.

Fresh Design

Impressive design with 140 mm (height), 72 mm (width), 9.7 mm (thick), 173 grams (weight), and 5.0 inches (12.7 cm) (screen) made by HTC having Not Available architecture Adreno 302 graphics

HTC Desire 516 is available easily in all location accross over world, mobile price was updated from the list authorized dealers and warranty providers. The specifications mentioned above are valid across world. This price reflects those mobile phones that come under official warranty in the market.

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Why Choose HTC Desire 516?

Verified Hardware Rating & Smart Buyer Guidance

Verified Hardware Index Full benchmark detail
Hardware Capability Rating Breakdown 3 Benchmark Rating Modes
1. Optics & Display RatingRing Gauge Mode
30
IPS LED
5 MP
2. SoC Silicon & ThermalsGrade B
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM821242 / 100
Thermal profile pendingSilicon index 42/100 · sustained 27/100
3. Power & Software GuaranteeEndurance Mode
Battery Endurance
2.2 Days
OS Software Policy
2 Yrs OS
At A Glance Quick Specs
Released
2014-06-25
Base Price
$180.88
Battery Rating
1950 mAh
Camera System
5 MP
User Rating
★ — / 5.0

Why Choose HTC Desire 516 Over Competitors?

vs. Closest premium rival Key Wins
  • Estimated 53.8 mixed-use endurance from the 1950 mAh cell — strong value vs premium-priced flagships.
vs. Ultra-budget alternative Key Wins
  • Longer useful software window (~2 yrs OS policy estimate) than many disposable budget devices.
vs. Last-gen same brand Key Wins
  • Endurance profile (~53.8 h) stays competitive for all-day messaging and video.
  • Current Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 efficiency is cleaner under load than typical last-gen midrange silicon.

Hardware Highlights & Flagship Features

Full benchmark detail
Next-Gen SoC Chipset

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 — lab silicon grade Grade B (Overall Silicon Index 42/100, estimated) for everyday multitasking and gaming.

Display & Visual Stack

Visual / memory stack: IPS LED · 1 GB RAM. Display Capability Index 28/100 for motion clarity and outdoor readability.

Computational Optics Array

Rear system 5 MP with front 2 MP for day-to-day and social capture (Camera Capability Index 31/100).

Active Day Endurance

Battery 1950 mAh targeting 53.8 h est. mixed use.

Lab Performance & Benchmark Metrics

Full benchmark detail

Synthetic Performance Metrics

Overall Silicon Index42 / 100 est.
Single-Core Compute30 / 100 est.
Multi-Core Compute32 / 100 est.
Sustained Thermal Index27 / 100 est.

WeMobiles Hardware Capability Index

Camera Capability Index31 / 100 est.
Display Capability Index28 / 100 est.
Active Battery Endurance53.8 Hours

Scores marked est. are derived from catalog features and silicon tier models - not third-party lab certificates.

Live Retailer Price Matrix

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Price History & Trend Analysis

Current Best Price
$180.88
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Launch Price
$180.88
MSRP at Announcement
Total Price Savings
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Average Price
$180.88
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Full Technical Specifications

Verified Hardware Index & Lab Tested Benchmarks

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Key Features

7 Verified Specifications
Ram
1 GB
Storage
4 GB
Display
5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Processor Key Feature
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
Battery
1950 mAh
Rear Camera
5 MP
Selfie Camera
2 MP

Design & Build

13 Verified Specifications
Dimensions Key Feature
140 mm × 72 mm × 9.7 mm
Sim Slot
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Sim Size
Mini-SIM1
Height
140 mm
Width
72 mm
Thickness
9.7 mm
Weight
173 grams
Build Material
Not Available
Colours
Black, White
Sim One
3G Bands UMTS 2100 / 900 MHz2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 900 MHz 3G Speed HSDPA 21.1 Mbit/s ↓, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s ↑GPRS Available E
Sim Two
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 900 MHz
Water Proof
Not Available
Ruggedness
Not Available

Display

11 Verified Specifications
Display
5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Screen Size
5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Screen Resolution TECH_INDEX
540 x 960 pixels
Aspect Ratio
Not Available
Bezel Less Display
Not Available
Pixel Density
220 ppi
Display Type Key Feature
IPS LED
Screen Protection
Not Available
Touch Screen
Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Screen To Body Ratio Brand
Not Available
Screen To Body Ratio Calculated
68.21 %

Performance

10 Verified Specifications
Ram
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Cpu TECH_INDEX
Quad core, 1.2 GHz, Cortex A7
Fabrication
Not Available
Model
Not Available
Operating System
Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Custom Ui
Not Available
Chipset Key Feature
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212
Architecture
Not Available
Graphics TECH_INDEX
Adreno 302

Storage

3 Verified Specifications
Storage Key Feature
4 GB
Expandable Memory
Yes, Up to 32 GB
User Available Storage
Not Available

Rear Camera

14 Verified Specifications
Rear Camera Key Feature
5 MP
Camera Setup
Single
Resolution TECH_INDEX
5 MP f/2.8, Primary Camera
Sensor
Not Available
Autofocus
Not Available
Physical Aperture
Not Available
Optical Image Stabilisation
Not Available
Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution TECH_INDEX
2592 x 1944 Pixels
Setting
Not Available
Shooting Modes
Not Available
Camera Features
Digital Zoom
Video Recording
1280x720 @ 30 fps
Video Recording Features
Not Available

Selfie Camera

8 Verified Specifications
Front Camera Key Feature
2 MP
Front Cemera Setup
Single
Front Resolution TECH_INDEX
2 MP, Primary Camera
Front Sensor
Not Available
Front Autofocus
Not Available
Front Physical Aperture
Not Available
Front Flash
Yes, LED Flash
Front Video Recording
Other854x480 fps

Battery

6 Verified Specifications
Battery Key Feature
1950 mAh
Battery Removable
Yes
Quick Charging TECH_INDEX
Not Available
Capactity
1950 mAh
User Replaceable
Not Available
Talktime
Up to 9 Hours(3G)

General

22 Verified Specifications
Launch Date
2014-06-25
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Usb Otg Support
Not Available
Type
Li-Polymer
Network Support Key Feature
No
Volte
Not Available
Sar Value
Not Available
Wifi
Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wifi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v4.0
Gps
Yes with A-GPS
Nfc
Not Available
Usb Connectivity
microUSB 2.0
Usb Type C
No
Fm Radio
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Audio Jack
3.5 mm
Audio Features
Not Available
Fingerprint Sensor Position
Not Available
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Not Available
Other Sensors
Accelerometer
Specs Score
4.6

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Head-To-Head Rival Comparison

Side-by-side spec showdown vs top market competitors

HTC Desire 516 vs Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G
SoC Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7400 MT6878
Camera: 5 MP vs 50 MP + 8 MP
Battery: 1950 mAh vs 6000 mAh
Price: $180.88 vs $183.59
Launch Side-By-Side Comparison
HTC Desire 516 vs vivo Y05 4G
SoC Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 vs Unisoc T7225
Camera: 5 MP vs 8 MP
Battery: 1950 mAh vs 6500 mAh
Price: $180.88 vs $140.39
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Technical Specification Overview

HTC Desire 516 complete technical specification database, benchmark ratings, live price comparison matrix, and expert camera analysis. Engineered for high performance with Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212, 5.0 inches (12.7 cm), and long-term catalog support.

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