HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare HTC Desire C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

4 Advantages HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+4GB82% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)140% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+256 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
VGA (640x480)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)33% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	HTC Desire C NFC A320e, HTC Golf	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2012	5/13/2014
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Red • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered