Motorola Moto C (XT1757) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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

5/20/2018 1:52 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:29 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Motorola Moto C (XT1757) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1757)	vs	27 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core151% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)28 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
154 grams (5.39 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+435 PPI122% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.8"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP11 times 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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto C (XT1757)	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto C XT1757 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	6/2/2017	3/19/2018
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HC40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto C (XT1757)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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