Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs HTC Google Nexus One (Global)

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

1/3/2014 12:01 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points HTC Google Nexus One (Global) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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!

20 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	5 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5.49GB available)29 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (190MB available)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+4.5"22% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2070 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)10% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Google Nexus One (Global)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	HTC Nexus One PB99100, HTC Passion
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	HTC
Release date	11/13/2013	3/16/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	512MB (190MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	H.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	7 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black • 4GB microSD included • Trackball navigation
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	HTC Google Nexus One (Global)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered