Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 625
Motorola Moto G
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The HTC Desire 625 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G has a slightly smaller 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Desire 625 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, whereas the Moto G uses a Snapdragon 400 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Moto G includes an f/2.4 aperture and HDR capabilities, enhancing its photographic performance.
- The Desire 625 has a 2000 mAh battery, while the Moto G offers a slightly larger 2070 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Desire 625 runs Android 5.1 with Sense UI, while the Moto G initially launched with Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
- Build quality shows the Desire 625 is lighter at 140.1g compared to the Moto G's 143g, but the Moto G has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 625
Motorola Moto G
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.1 x 8.4 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
140.1 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

