Skip to content

Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs Huawei Honor 3C Play (4GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G vs Huawei Honor 3C Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Huawei Honor 3C Play X Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) 08Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Huawei Honor 3C Play (4GB) Compare Motorola Moto G 4G X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 3C Play (4GB)

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 G 4G (XT1040)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs Honor 3C Play (4GB)} 10 Advantages Huawei Honor 3C Play (4GB)
+8GB (5.49GB available)174%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+326 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2070 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)23%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+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.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
ModelMoto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G1 XT1040 (4G LTE), Motorola PeregrineHuawei Honor 3C Play Hol-U10, Honor 3C Play Dual Sim Hol-T10
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date6/1/20148/1/2014
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)72.3 x 142.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.6 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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 G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2070 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)3 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
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
• Motorola Moto G 4G 1st Generation
• 50GB Google Drive
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Emotion Lite UI 2.0
• WiFi hotspot
• Languages: English, Chinese

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Honor 3C Play (4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

🍪 We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using this website, you consent to cookies. Further details: Privacy policy.