Category Breakdown
HTC One (M8i)
Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Performance
57.357.0
Camera
19.145.3
Display
47.258.9
Battery
1.624.2
Build
0.286.9
Connectivity
55.650.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
36.140.6
Summary
- The HTC One (M8i) features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G4 Plus has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize octa-core processors, but the Moto G4 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 617, which offers better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 615 in the M8i.
- The Moto G4 Plus also has a more advanced rear camera at 16 MP with PDAF, compared to the M8i's 13 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Moto G4 Plus has a larger 3000 mAh battery with faster 15W charging, while the M8i's battery specifications are not provided.
- Software-wise, the M8i runs on Android 5.1 with Sense UI, whereas the Moto G4 Plus ships with Android 6.0.1 and is upgradable to Android 8.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One (M8i)
Motorola Moto G4 Plus
General
Release Date
N/A
2016
Announced
N/A
2016
Description
Preliminary unofficial specifications
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD3
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 405
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single & dual SIM models
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF2 MP, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 in)
Weight
160 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

