HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Motorola DROID Maxx 2

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Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Motorola Droid Maxx 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/1/2015 7:01 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:41 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Maxx 2 X HTC One M8 (Windows) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola DROID Maxx 2 Compare HTC One M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (Windows)

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!

11 Advantages HTC One M8 (Windows)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+32GB (25GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)16% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
TFT Super LCD 3	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 4.1MP + 4MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP155% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
2600 mAh	vs	+3630 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
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Model	One M8 (Windows)	DROID Maxx 2
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC One M8 for Windows, AT&T HTC M8	Verizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	USA
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2014	10/29/2015
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.76 in)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Display type	TFT Super LCD 3	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	401 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 M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	EMEA model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 AT&T model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 EMEA model: LTE 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) AT&T model: LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 4.1 megapixels 4MP f/2.027mm	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2688x1520 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	2µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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 M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3630 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	528 hours (22 days)	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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: Gunmetal Gray • HTC Sense 6.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • 15GB free OneDrive	• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White • Turbo charger • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One M8 (Windows)	Motorola DROID Maxx 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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HTC One M8 (Windows) vs Motorola DROID Maxx 2

Side by side comparison between HTC One M8 vs Motorola Droid Maxx 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? HTC One M8 (Windows)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate