| Hardware and OS | HTC Desire 516 | |
| Operating system | Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean); Sense UI 5.1 | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 (45 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | |
| Internal memory | 4 GB, 1 GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | |
| Display | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD | |
| Size | 5" inc | |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 68.4% | |
| Display area | 68.9 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 220 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | |
| Edge | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Camera | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Dimensions | 140 x 72 x 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | |
| Battery | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1950 mAh, Removable Li-Po | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 220 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 9 h (3G)
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| Other | HTC Desire 516 | other phones |
| SAR | SAR - 0.57 W/kg (head), 0.59 W/kg (body) | |
| Release date | 2014, June | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | |
