HTC Sensation (4G) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X HTC Sensation (4G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare HTC Sensation X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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 Sensation (4G)	vs	28 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X4 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (558MB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)89 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)24% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+400 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.3"47% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 25MP80 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) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 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
1520 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh163% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
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

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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Model	Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G (3G HSPA+), Bell Rogers	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	6/8/2011	10/24/2019
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 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 Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (558MB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	600/100 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported SRS virtual surround sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	328 hours (13.7 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • HTC Watch • Java framework	• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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