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Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5C vs Motorola Droid Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) 04Points
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 5C (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) vs Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 18 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+326 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
640x1136 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1510 mAhvs+3500 mAh132%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
 
ModeliPhone 5C (8GB)Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model namesApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532Verizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/20138/20/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight132 grams (4.62 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x1136 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System versioniOS 7.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 10Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 2225feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1510 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 5C (8GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
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