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Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto M vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) 25Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Motorola Moto M X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto M (Dual XT1662)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 2 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 16MP23%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3050 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
ModelMoto M (Dual XT1662)Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model namesLenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-FuHTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date11/1/20163/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 800MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V 2A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3050 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

➕ Other features

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• 2.5D curved screen
• Fast battery charging
• Dolby Atmos audio
• WiFi dual-band
• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• HTC Sense UI 6
• HTC BoomSound
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto M (Dual XT1662)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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