HTC One mini 2 vs Moto G vs LG G2 mini: specs comparison
The HTC One mini 2 has just gotten official, and it’s an all-around nice upgrade from the original HTC One mini, but how does it compare against the competition?
First, let’s talk about the specs of the One mini 2 itself. Under its gorgeous aluminum hood lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 system chip with a quad-core Cortex-A7-based processor running at up to 1.2GHz along with 1GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 400 system chip lies right in the mid-range, it’s a farcry from the top performing 800 series, but it’s surprisingly decently snappy and will run even more intense games (but with less detail).
The competition? We looked for the two other important Snapdragon 400 devices out there - the Motorola Moto G and the LG G2 mini. The Moto G is one of Motorola’s biggest successes in recent years, since it packs such good hardware at an extremely affordable price. In pure specs, it’s completely on par with the one mini 2, but in price the difference should be huge. Then comes the LG G2 mini. The Snapdragon 400-powered LG has the same chip, but a disappointingly low-res display - its 4.5” screen is of qHD (540 x 960-pixel) resolution only.
But a lot can, and that’s why you should see who wins in this cold-blooded spec battle right below.
First, let’s talk about the specs of the One mini 2 itself. Under its gorgeous aluminum hood lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 system chip with a quad-core Cortex-A7-based processor running at up to 1.2GHz along with 1GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 400 system chip lies right in the mid-range, it’s a farcry from the top performing 800 series, but it’s surprisingly decently snappy and will run even more intense games (but with less detail).
The next hugely important factor in specs is the camera. Gone are the UltraPixels from the HTC One (M8), and gone is the Duo camera. Instead, HTC goes with a very sensible, high-res 13-meagpixel camera with a BSI sensor and an f/2.2 lens on top. You’ll see what the competition brings in the table right below, but before we leave you with it, it’s worth mentioning that the HTC One mini 2 also packs dual speakers on the front. This is a bonus no other mid-range phone delivers, and it’s also to remind you that not all can be seen in specs.
But a lot can, and that’s why you should see who wins in this cold-blooded spec battle right below.
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| HTC One mini 2 | Motorola Moto G | LG G2 mini |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.41 x 2.56 x 0.42 inches 137.43 x 65.04 x 10.6 mm |
5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm |
5.10 x 2.60 x 0.39 inches 129.6 x 66 x 9.8 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 4.83 oz (137.0 g) | 5.04 oz (143.0 g) | 4.27 oz (121.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Metal | ||
| Features | ||
| Interchangeable covers | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control | Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | ||
| Gold, Gray, Silver | Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Red, White | Black, Red, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.5-inch, 62.48% screen-to-body | 4.5-inch, 64.51% screen-to-body | 4.7-inch, 71.18% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| S-LCD 2 | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | ||
| 1280x720px, 326 PPI | 1280x720px, 329 PPI | 960x540px, 234 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | ||
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon 400 8226 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1200 MHz | Quad-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ||
| Yes | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | ||
| 1GB/16GB 1.5GB/16GB |
1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB 1GB/16GB |
1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSD | |
| OS | ||
| Android (4.4) | Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.2) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2100 mAh, Li - Polymer | 2070 mAh, Li - Ion | 2440 mAh, Li - Ion |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
5 MP (Autofocus) | 8 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 |
| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 1080p | 720p (30 fps) | Yes |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP Video capture: 1080p |
1.3 MP Video capture: 720p (30 fps) |
1.3 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| a,b,g,n,dual-band 802.11 a, b, g, n | b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n | b,g,n 802.11 b, g, n |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T4 | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA | ||
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, RDS | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3, 7, 8, 20 | ||
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 2, 1 |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | ||
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Mar 03, 2014 FCC ID value: ZNFD620 | ||
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.46 W/kg Body: 0.35 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.87 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.37 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2013 | Feb 19, 2014 | |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $179 | ||
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