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HTC One M8 (16GB) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Motorola Moto Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare HTC One M8 X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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!

One M8 (16GB)} 8 Advantages HTC One M8 (16GB) vs Moto Maxx} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)19%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT Super LCD 3vs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
441 PPIvs+565 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MPvs+(back) 20.7MP155%
Higher resolution main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2600 mAhvs+3900 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

32 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
f/2.0 (aperture)
+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
 
ModelOne M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Other model namesHTC One M8 2014 4G LTE-A for EMEA, HTC One 2014 M8, HTC M8Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandHTCMotorola
Release date3/25/201411/5/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Display typeTFT Super LCD 3Super AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
T-Mobile model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
AT&T model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
EMEA model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Asia model:
LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,28)
T-Mobile model:
LTE 700/1700 (Bands 4,17)
AT&T and India model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
4.1 megapixels
4MP f/2.027mm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution2688x1520 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy20 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby496 hours (20.7 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

โž• Other features

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
โ€ข USB On-The-Go
โ€ข HTC Sense 6.0 UI
โ€ข HTC Beats Audio
โ€ข Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
โ€ข Moto Display
โ€ข Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HTC One M8 (16GB)Moto Maxx
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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