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Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB) vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C Plus vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 816 X Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB) 12Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Motorola Moto C Plus X
5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

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!

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB) vs Desire 816 (4G LTE)} 15 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+294 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+4000 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.2 (aperture)
4G LTE
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
ModelMoto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model namesLenovo Moto C Plus XT1723 Dual-sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)HTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region availableSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates(Europe)IsraelKenya(Global, International)
South Africa, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, Kenya, (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date6/1/20173/1/2014
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered730 hours (30.4 days)

โž• Other features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
โ€ข HTC Sense UI 6
โ€ข HTC BoomSound
โ€ข HTC BlinkFeed
โ€ข Picture-taking during video recording
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/2GB)HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
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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