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Motorola Moto G (XT1034) vs HTC Desire 300

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire 300 X Motorola Moto G (XT1034) 22Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1034)

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Moto G (XT1034)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1034) vs Desire 300} 4 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5.49GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.78GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+326 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2070 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)19%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)15%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
 
ModelMoto G (XT1034)Desire 300
Other model namesMotorola Moto G1 XT1034, XT939G (TracFone), Motorola FalconHTC Desire 300 301e, 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date11/13/201311/1/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredHTC Sense UI 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (1.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2070 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)11 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)625 hours (26 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB
• Colors: Black, White
25GB Dropbox
• HTC BlinkFeed
• HTC BoomSound
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G (XT1034)HTC Desire 300
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
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