HTC One S (Z250E) vs Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)

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Side by side comparison between HTC One S vs Motorola Moto G7 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2019 9:32 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G7 Play X HTC One S (Z250E) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) Compare HTC One S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1512

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)

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!

5 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1512 pixels110% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.7"33% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Other model names	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville	Lenovo Moto G7 Play Single-sim XT1952-4, Motorola Channel
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	3/30/2012	2/7/2019
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)	71.5 x 148.71 millimeters (2.81 x 5.85 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1512 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
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	Supported	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: Black • HAC (M3/T3)	• Colors: Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One S (Z250E)	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)
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