HTC Sensation (4G) vs Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)

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

12/29/2016 8:12 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare Motorola Moto M X HTC Sensation (4G) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB) Compare HTC Sensation X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)

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3 Advantages HTC Sensation (4G)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+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
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (558MB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)98 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)43% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(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 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat 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) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1520 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh101% 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	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G (3G HSPA+), Bell Rogers	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M XT1663, Motorola Kung-Fu
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), India, Turkey
Brand	HTC	Motorola
Release date	6/8/2011	12/1/2016
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 7.1 Nougat
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (558MB available)	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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 M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
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	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
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: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Moto M (Dual XT1663 64GB)
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