Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs HTC One S (Z250E)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G vs HTC One S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2014 9:19 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points HTC One S (Z250E) Compare Motorola Moto G 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One S (Z250E)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040)	vs	11 Advantages HTC One S (Z250E)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2070 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
8GB (5.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)119% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)21% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)49% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	One S (Z250E)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1040 (4G LTE), Motorola Peregrine	HTC One S Z250E, Z320E, HTC Ville
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	HTC
Release date	6/1/2014	3/30/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	USA model: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 International model: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 7, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	7 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Moto G 4G 1st Generation • 50GB Google Drive • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	HTC One S (Z250E)
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