HTC One mini 2 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC One mini 2 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC One mini 2HTC One mini 2Global · 1GB · 16GB
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)Global · 2GB · 16GB · XT1550
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC One mini 2
HTC One mini 2
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · XT1550
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
7.2
183 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC One mini 2 vs Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)

Specs HTC One mini 2 prices HTC One mini 2
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) price compare Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · XT1550
Inches 4.5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 62% useful 67% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.0 mm
137.4 mm
11.0 mm 		72.4 mm
142.1 mm
11.6 mm
Weight 137 g 155 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 410
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 17.188
v? 		21.000
v?
Battery 2110 mAh 2470 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC Motorola
Aliases One (M8) mini, Mem Moto G (2015), XT1540, XT1550, Moto G3

Release Date
Release date May 2014,
9 years ago 		July 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC One mini 2
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
HTC One mini 2
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Size
65.0 mm • 137.4 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.4 mm • 142.1 mm • 11.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 137 g 155 g
Usable surface 62 % 67 %
Materials - Plastic
Resistance - IPX7
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 5"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD 2 LCD IPS • IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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7.4
Is it comfortable?
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8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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6.8
Number of reviews
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183 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 306

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
17.188
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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21.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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6.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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5.1
Number of reviews
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183 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.16 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • AF assist Beam

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
--
6.0
Quality of selfies
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6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.6
Number of reviews
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183 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.460 W/Kg on head
0.360 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.905 W/Kg on head
1.069 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.2
Quality of the GPS
--
7.9
And the WiFi?
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8.1
Number of reviews
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183 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
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2470 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 31%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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183 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 32%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 21%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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183 reviews
Prices
From $ 234 --
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