HTC One (E8)
#4569
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
#3912Category Breakdown
HTC One (E8)
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Performance
60.861.0
Camera
19.153.1
Display
47.280.2
Battery
22.420.8
Build
17.20.2
Connectivity
56.463.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
32.537.6
Summary
- The HTC One (E8) features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) has a slightly larger 5.2-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution, offering vibrant colors.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and have 2GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The HTC One (E8) has a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, whereas the Moto X (2nd Gen) also has a 13 MP rear camera but can record in 4K, providing better video capabilities.
- In terms of battery, the HTC One (E8) has a 2600 mAh capacity compared to the Moto X's 2300 mAh, giving it a slight edge in longevity.
- Both run on Android with similar upgrade paths, but the HTC One (E8) includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (E8)
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as HTC One (E8) Ace, HTC ONE (E8) dual sim
Also known as Motorola Moto X (2014), Motorola Moto X2, Motorola Moto X+1
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
Super LCD3
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.13µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
15W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.7 x 9.9 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.39 in)
140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
Weight
145 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, red, black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
1.46 W/kg (head) 1.27 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, 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, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.1 (Marshmallow), Sense UI 7
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature