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Huawei Honor 3C (4G 8GB) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 3C vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Huawei Honor 3C (4G 8GB) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) Compare Huawei Honor 3C X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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Honor 3C (4G 8GB)} 6 Advantages Huawei Honor 3C (4G 8GB) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)2%
Lighter
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
2300 mAhvs+2800 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
(back) 8MP
LED flash
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
ModelHonor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Other model namesHuawei Honor 3C LTE H30-L01, Huawei Honor 3C H30-L02Verizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th Gen
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandHuaweiMotorola
Release date6/1/20146/1/2016
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 139.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.49 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Chipset32bit: HiSilicon KIRIN910 Hi6620 V9R164bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-450 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100: H30-L02, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000: H30-L01CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2500 (Bands 1,3,41): H30-L02, TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 39,38,40): H30-L01LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity2300 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Emotion Lite UI 2.3
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Honor 3C (4G 8GB)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
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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