Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto M vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2016 8:10 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:31 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3050 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

33 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M XT1663, Motorola Kung-Fu	Huawei Ascend Mate8 NXT-AL10, Netcom Mate 8 eH880 (3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), India, Turkey	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2016	12/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3050 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
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