Skip to content

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm) vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

Side by side comparison between Apple Watch 3 Aluminum vs Motorola One Macro devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Motorola One Macro X Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm) 10Points
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

279
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) Compare Apple Watch 3 Aluminum X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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!

Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)} 10 Advantages Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm) vs One Macro (XT2016-2)} 23 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
+27 grams (.95 ounces)6 times
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+290 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)27%
Thinner
340x272 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
1.5"vs+6.2"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
279 mAhvs+4000 mAh13 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3 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 Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
ModelWatch 3 Aluminum (38mm)One Macro (XT2016-2)
Other model namesApple Watch Series 3 A1858 GPS 8GB, Apple Watch S3, iWatchLenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandAppleMotorola
Release date9/22/201710/12/2019
Depth11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight27 grams (.95 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic composite backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others5 ATM: 50 meters waterproofWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution340x272 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)290 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
System versionWatchOS 4.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateWatchOS 5.0feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Chipset32bit: Apple S3 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6200ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM cardNot supported2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 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 registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity279 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray
• Sport Band or Nike Sport Band
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Apple Watch 3 Aluminum (38mm)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.17W/kg (head), 0.03W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.