HTC S740
#7884
Motorola MOTO XT316
#7688Category Breakdown
HTC S740
Motorola MOTO XT316
Performance
42.945.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
21.232.3
Battery
11.214.2
Build
15.915.1
Connectivity
19.924.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.117.7
Summary
- The HTC S740 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Motorola MOTO XT316 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, providing a more vibrant visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the S740 is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the XT316 offers a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have similar camera capabilities, with the S740 at 3.2 MP and the XT316 at 3.15 MP, but the XT316 can record video at 480p.
- The battery capacity of the S740 is 1050 mAh, while the XT316 has a larger 1420 mAh battery, likely providing longer usage time.
- The S740 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the XT316 operates on Android 2.2, which can be upgraded to 2.3, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC S740
Motorola MOTO XT316
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
No
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.2 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm (4.58 x 1.71 x 0.64 in)
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
140 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass