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Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)

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

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 17Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA) Compare Motorola Moto E X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Moto E (XT1021)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Google Nexus One (CDMA)} 8 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.2GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (190MB available)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+256 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+4.3"16%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+FWVGA (854x480)19%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1980 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)9%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
ModelMoto E (XT1021)Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Other model namesMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021Sprint HTC Nexus One, HTC Passion
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date5/13/20145/1/2010
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)512MB (190MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVH.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1980 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (XT1021)HTC Google Nexus One (CDMA)
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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