HTC 10 vs Motorola Moto Z
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC 10 and the Motorola Moto Z, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 161 g | 136 g |
| Released | Apr 2016 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: HTC 10 is ahead on battery, wired charging. Motorola Moto Z is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto Z is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD 5 | AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density) | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| UI | Sense UI | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Modules | 12 MP (HTC UltraPixel™ 2, 1.55µm pixel), f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Laser AF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Laser AF |
Selfie Camera
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), OIS, 1.34µm pixel | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm |
Battery
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3.0 (50% in 30 min) | 15W wired (Motorola TurboPower) |
Body
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm | 153.3 x 75.3 x 5.19 mm |
| Weight | 161 g | 136 g |
| Build | Aluminum unibody | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Features | — | Water-repellent coating |
Comms
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, aptX | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 (Gen 1), DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, magnetic connector |
Launch
| HTC 10 | Motorola Moto Z |
|---|
| Announced | April 12, 2016 | June 2016 |
| Status | Released April/May 2016 | Released September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC 10 or Motorola Moto Z?
HTC 10 — 3,000 mAh for the HTC 10 versus 2,600 mAh for the Motorola Moto Z.
Which is lighter, HTC 10 or Motorola Moto Z?
Motorola Moto Z — 161 g for the HTC 10 versus 136 g for the Motorola Moto Z.
Which is newer, HTC 10 or Motorola Moto Z?
Motorola Moto Z — Apr 2016 for the HTC 10 versus Sep 2016 for the Motorola Moto Z.
Is the HTC 10 or the Motorola Moto Z rated higher?
We rate the HTC 10 8/10 and the Motorola Moto Z 8/10.
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