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HTC Desire L vs Motorola Edge+

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

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4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

108
MP

25mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge+

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!

Desire L} 5 Advantages HTC Desire L vs Edge+} 41 Advantages Motorola Edge+
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)72%
Lighter
vs203 grams (7.11 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+256GB (235GB available)117 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT Super LCD 2vs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+385 PPI77%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.7"56%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP25 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 25MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+6K UHD (5760x3240)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+5000 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
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📱 Model features

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
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ModelDesire LMotorola Edge+
Other model namesHTC Desire L for China, HTC CP2Lenovo Edge Plus 5G XT2061-3
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCMotorola
Release date4/1/20135/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)71.4 x 161.1 millimeters (2.81 x 6.34 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)203 grams (7.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Display typeTFT Super LCD 2OLED
Screen size4.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~95.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User InterfaceHTC Sense 4+ UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 574212 (v8)
Geekbench: 3295 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
RAM memory1GB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
256GB (235GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNSA/Sub6 (5, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.481mm3x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µmAF
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.33" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Front camera (secondary)Not supported25 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Beats audio
Stereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
Java framework
• Colors: Smokey Sangria, Thunder Grey, Baltic Gray
• Moto Actions

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire LMotorola Edge+
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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