HTC Desire 22 Pro vs. Motorola Moto G53: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Motorola Moto G53 edges out the HTC Desire 22 Pro thanks to its brighter display and more efficient Snapdragon 480+ chipset, resulting in excellent battery life. While the Desire 22 Pro has a slightly more powerful processor, the G53's overall package is more compelling for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | HTC Desire 22 Pro | Motorola Moto G53 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA & AP, China |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42 - EMEA & AP |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 7, 20, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - EMEA & AP |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2022, June 28 | 2022, December 15 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 10 | Available. Released 2022, December 15 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 166.3 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.37 in) | 162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 2.94 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 205.5 g (7.27 oz) | 183 g (6.46 oz) |
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | Water-resistant design | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | - |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.8 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Dual | - | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 118˚ (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | - |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm or 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired Wireless Reverse wired | 18W wired (China, LATAM) 10W wired (International) Reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4520 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Wave Gold, Starry Night Black | Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, Pale Pink |
| Models | - | XT2335-2 |
| Price | About 460 EUR | $ 295.00 / £ 143.15 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 123h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: 1746:1 (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.0 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 314195 (v9) GeekBench: 1594 (v5.1), 1797 (v6.0) GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
HTC Desire 22 Pro
- Slightly more powerful processor
- Reverse wireless charging
- Potentially better software updates (HTC's commitment)
- Less bright display
- Likely shorter battery life
- Less efficient chipset
Motorola Moto G53
- Exceptional battery life
- Brighter display
- More efficient chipset
- Competitive price
- Slightly less powerful processor
- Charging speed variation (region dependent)
Display Comparison
The Motorola Moto G53 boasts a significant advantage with its measured 599 nits peak brightness, making it much easier to view outdoors. The contrast ratio is excellent on both, but the G53's brightness is a key differentiator. The Desire 22 Pro's display is likely adequate but not as visually impressive.
Camera Comparison
Camera performance is difficult to definitively assess without detailed testing. Both phones are likely to offer decent image quality in good lighting conditions. The Desire 22 Pro *might* have a slight edge in low-light performance due to the more powerful processor, but this is speculative. Both are likely to offer standard camera features.
Performance
The HTC Desire 22 Pro's Snapdragon 695 5G offers a theoretical performance edge over the Moto G53's Snapdragon 480+ 5G. However, the Moto G53's 8nm process allows for better power efficiency. Real-world performance will depend on software optimization, but the G53's efficiency could lead to a smoother experience despite the slightly less powerful chip.
Battery Life
The Motorola Moto G53 shines in this category. Its endurance rating of 123h is exceptional, indicating outstanding battery life. The Desire 22 Pro's battery performance is likely good, but not at the same level as the G53. This is a major factor for users who prioritize longevity.
Buying Guide
The HTC Desire 22 Pro is a good choice for users prioritizing a slightly more powerful processor and potentially better software support (HTC's commitment is a factor). The Motorola Moto G53 is ideal for those seeking exceptional battery life, a vibrant display, and a smoother, more efficient experience.