Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge vs Motorola Moto X Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2020 1:59 PM, updated: 4/18/2022 8:49 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X Force X Motorola Edge (256GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581) Compare Motorola Edge X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)

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21 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+256GB (235GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+6.7"24% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 21MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3760 mAh
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)1% Thinner
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen
385 PPI	vs	+544 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

OLED / AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Other model names	Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)	Moto X Force (Dual-Sim 64GB), Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, China
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020	10/29/2015
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
System version	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (235GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 17, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D	21 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3760 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
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: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions	• Colors: Black • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge (256GB)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered