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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) vs HTC Desire C (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs HTC Desire C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Desire C X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) 30Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-03)} 30 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) vs Desire C (CDMA)} 4 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+64GB (45GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)102%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+534 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps144 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2730 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)43%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)Desire C (CDMA)
Other model namesSprint Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-03Cricket HTC Desire C Muve Music
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date8/1/201711/26/2012
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
4GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25ยตmPDAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480)
FlashDual-LED on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White/Gold
โ€ข Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
โ€ข Slow motion 1080p@120fps
โ€ข Colors: White, Black, Red
โ€ข HTS Sense 4.0 UI
โ€ข HTC Beats Audio
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)HTC Desire C (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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