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Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB) vs HTC Desire (A8182)

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

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Compare HTC Desire X Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB) 26Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points HTC Desire (A8182) Compare Motorola Moto Z X
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)

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 Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB) vs Desire (A8182)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8182)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core189%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR46 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs576MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)148 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (151MB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)129%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+534 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.5"49%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh86%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
ModelMoto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)Desire (A8182)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola SheridanHTC Triumph, Desire US A8182, HTC Bravo
Country or region availableCanada(Europe)Thailand
Canada, (Europe), Thailand
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date9/1/20168/1/2010
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 510MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4576MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512MB (151MB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours6.5 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)360 hours (15 days)

โž• Other features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White
โ€ข Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update
โ€ข Optical mouse (Touchpad)
โ€ข HTC Sense UI
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 32GB)HTC Desire (A8182)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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