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HTC Desire 12s vs Motorola Moto G6 Play
Comparison between HTC Desire 12s and Motorola Moto G6 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HTC and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
HTC Desire 12s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 175 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9.1 mm
Motorola Moto G6 Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,075 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 58,757 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; USA variant: quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Red | Blue, Silver, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 72.7 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 154.2 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 74.8 % | 75.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,075 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Desire 12s | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1922-1, XT1922-2, XT1922-3, XT1922-4, XT1922-5, XT1922-10 |
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