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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs HTC One M9 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs HTC One M9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One M9 X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) 22Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

20.2
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2840
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-01)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs One M9 (32GB)} 5 Advantages HTC One M9 (32GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (41GB available)95%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)57%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 3
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP19%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.2MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+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) 5MP23%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 4.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches21%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2730 mAhvs+2840 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)One M9 (32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-01HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date8/1/20173/21/2015
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT Super LCD 3
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (41GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps300/50 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
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
20.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3752 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh2840 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered402 hours (16.8 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
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: Black, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HTC Sense 7.0 UI
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Dolby Audio
• Google Drive 100GB
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)HTC One M9 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
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