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Motorola Moto X (XT1056) vs HTC One SV (C520)

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

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Compare HTC One SV X Motorola Moto X (XT1056) 16Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X (XT1056)

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 X (XT1056)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1056) vs One SV (C520)} 6 Advantages HTC One SV (C520)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD 2
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+312 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.7"9%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MP32%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13%
Thinner
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.
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
ModelMoto X (XT1056)One SV (C520)
Other model namesSprint Motorola Moto X1 XT1056, Motorola Ghost XFONHTC One SV C520e, HTC One SV C520c
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date9/9/201312/3/2012
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size4.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS Europe: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 2)LTE Europe: 800/1800/2600 - Asia: 1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length30mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature 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 X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standby576 hours (24 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Assist
• 1.4µm pixel size camera
• ClearPixel camera
• Google Drive 50GB
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• SRS WOW HD sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dropbox (25 GB storage)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X (XT1056)HTC One SV (C520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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