Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 2 vs Motorola Moto M
Comparison between Huawei nova 2 and Motorola Moto M: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 2, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 443 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Weight
- 143 g
- against 163 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Motorola Moto M, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,050 mAh
- against 2,950 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Usable Surface
- 73.1 %
- against 69.7 %
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 659 | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.36 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 74,998 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 214 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 809 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Gold, Black, Rose Gold | Gold, Grey, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 6.9 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 68.9 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 142.2 mm | 151.4 mm |
| Weight | 143 g Best value | 163 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.7 % | 73.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,950 mAh | 3,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 443 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,417 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 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, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.25 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 2 | Moto M |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PIC-AL00, PIC-TL00, PIC-LX9, HWV31 | XT1663, XT1662 |
