HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) vs Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One E8 vs Motorola Moto X (2014) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2014 12:34 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:42 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X (2014) X HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097) Compare HTC One E8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)

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8 Advantages HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)1% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+2600 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)1% Lighter
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

33 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
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Model	One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Other model names	HTC One Ace Dual-Sim, HTC One E8 Ace LTE	AT&T Motorola Moto X2 (32GB), Motorola Moto X+1
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, India	USA
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	6/3/2014	9/5/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Hong Kong version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (Bands 1,3,7,8,28) India version: LTE (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE (Bands 41) Hong Kong version: LTE (Bands 3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.13µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	12 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M4/T3 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Assist • Google Drive 50GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One E8 (Dual-Sim)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
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