Huawei’s Honor brand launched its affordable smartphone- Holly 2 Plus in India, early this year, in 2016. It carries price tag of Rs. 8,499 and packs decent combination of hardware and software. Intensifying the smartphone war in the Indian market, the phone gives direct competition to the Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen.
In this post, we have pitted the two phones against each other to ascertain which is better and why. Read on to find out how Holly 2 Plus vs Moto G 3rd Gen compare with each other in terms of specifications, features and price.
Honor Holly 2 Plus vs Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen Comparison
| Device/Features | Honor Holly 2 Plus | Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen |
| Price | Rs. 8,499 | Rs.10,999 |
| Display | 5-inch HD IPS | 5-inch HD, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280×720 pixels |
| SoC | MediaTek 6735 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3GHz | Quad-core 1.4GHz |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| MicroSD | Yes – up to 128GB | Yes – up to 32GB |
| Battery | 4000mAh | 2470mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP, LED Flash | 13 MP, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| OS | Android 5.1 Lollipop with EMUI 3.1 Lite | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Dimensions & Weight | 143.1×71.8×9.7 mm, 160 grams | 142.1×72.4×11.6 mm, 155 grams |
| IPX7 Certified | No | Yes |
Processor & RAM
Holly 2 Plus is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6735 processor while Moto G 3rd Gen comes with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Both phones are coupled with 2GB of RAM.
Display
On the front, both devices feature a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution. The Moto G 3rd Gen comes with Corning Glass 3 for protection against scratches.
Storage
Both smartphones house 16GB of internal memory with expandable support via microSD card. The Holly 2 Plus supports expandable storage up to 128GB while Moto G 3rd Gen lags behind with 32GB of expandable storage support.
Camera
Both smartphones sport a 13 mega pixel rear camera and a 5 mega pixel front facing camera. The Moto G 3rd Gen has an upper hand in this department, as it comes with dual LED flash on the rear. The Holly 2 Plus comes with single LED flash. You can check out Holly 2 Plus camera review here.
Battery
Holly 2 Plus is backed up by a mammoth 4000mAh battery which should be good enough to survive for up to 2 days on moderate usage. It supports Quick Charge technology, which is claimed to offer 3 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging. The phone also supports reverse charging and is capable of charging other smartphones as well.
The Moto G 3rd Gen lags behind with a 2470mAh battery.
Connectivity
Both dual SIM smartphones offer 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS as connectivity options.
Dimensions & Weight
Holly 2 Plus measures 143.1×71.8×9.7 mm and weighs 160 grams. The Moto G 3rd Gen is thicker, yet lighter with 142.1×72.4×11.6 mm dimensions and 155 grams of weight.
Additional Features
The Moto G Gen 3 comes with IPX7 rating for resistance against water.
Price
The Holly 2 Plus is priced at Rs. 8,499 while the Moto G 3rd Gen carries a higher price tag of Rs. 10,999.
Verdict
If you are looking for a smartphone with great battery life, then you should opt for Holly 2 Plus. It will make sure that you don’t run out of battery juice even after extended usage. The Moto G 3rd Gen is suitable for those, whose smartphones are prone to accidental water spillage. Apart from IPX7 certification and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, the Moto G 3rd Gen doesn’t have any feature which justifies its higher price tag. The Holly 2 Plus offers similar specifications and features at much lower price tag of Rs. 8,499.
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