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Apple Watch 3 (38mm) vs Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 vs Motorola Moto X (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096) Compare Apple Watch 3 X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096)

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Watch 3 (38mm)} 5 Advantages Apple Watch 3 (38mm) vs Moto X 2014 (XT1096)} 19 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
+42 grams (1.47 ounces)2 times
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4vs+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)14%
Thinner
340x272 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
290 PPIvs+424 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"vs+5.2"2 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1400000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
279 mAhvs+2300 mAh7 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 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+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
ModelWatch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular (4G LTE) Stainless SteelVerizon Motorola Moto X (32GB), Motorola Moto X2, Moto X+1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date9/22/20179/5/2014
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)
Weight42 grams (1.47 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproofNot supported

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size1.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution340x272 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)290 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
System versionWatchOS 4.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
e-SIM (Eletronic)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkA1889 model (Europe,Australia):
UMTS 800/850/900/2100
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
UMTS 800/850/1700/1900
A1890 model (China):
UMTS 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
A1889 model (Europe,Australia):
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26)
A1860 model (USA,LATAM,Canada):
LTE (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,17,18,19,25,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
A1890 model (China):
LTE (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.13µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity279 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours12 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Space black
• Sport band or leather bands (Hermès edition)
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Assist
• Google Drive 50GB
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 (38mm)Moto X 2014 (XT1096)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.29W/kg (head), 0.15W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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