Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB) vs HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G23 vs HTC Desire 816 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2023 8:02 AM, updated: 3/14/2023 6:25 PM

Compare HTC Desire 816 X Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE) Compare Motorola Moto G23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
SLCD2

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/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!

24 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	vs	4 Advantages HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+128GB (100GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 2
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Panda King GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+12 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

📱 Model features
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD	HTC Desire 816 4G LTE-A, HTC A5
Country or region available	(Europe), France, Norway, Sweden	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	HTC
Release date	1/24/2023	3/1/2014
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)	78.7 x 156.6 millimeters (3.1 x 6.17 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 213096 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE EMEA: 800/900/1800/2600 - Asia: 900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	730 hours (30.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gray, Green • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • HTC Sense UI 6 • HTC BoomSound • HTC BlinkFeed • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)	HTC Desire 816 (4G LTE)
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