Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) vs Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)

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

10/10/2015 11:30 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Play X Apple iPhone 5C (8GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (8GB)	vs	21 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)21% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% 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
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels185% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+401 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times 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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1510 mAh	vs	+3630 mAh140% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532	Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India, (Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	8/12/2015
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2225	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1532 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1510 mAh	3630 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5C (8GB)	Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered