Category Breakdown
HTC A12
Motorola Moto E3
Performance
47.841.0
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.023.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.645.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.525.5
Summary
- The HTC A12 features a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Motorola Moto E3 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the HTC A12 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU, offering better processing speed compared to the Moto E3's Mediatek MT6735P at 1.0 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the HTC A12 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Moto E3 is limited to 720p.
- The Moto E3 has a larger 2800 mAh battery compared to the HTC A12's 2100 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the HTC A12 runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) with Sense UI, while the Moto E3 operates on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC A12
Motorola Moto E3
General
Release Date
N/A
2016
Announced
N/A
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto E (3rd Gen.), Motorola Moto E (3rd gen)
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.5 x 9.5 mm (5.50 x 2.74 x 0.37 in)
143.8 x 71.6 x 8.5 mm (5.66 x 2.82 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
140.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

