Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
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1242x2688
12
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7.1mp
4GB
RAM
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Hexa-core
3174
mAh
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Proximity sensor |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Model | Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) |
Other model names | Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021 | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() (Latin America), (Global, International), USA | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Apple |
Release date | 5/13/2014 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.3" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~63% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 256 PPI | 456 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | iOS 18 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm) | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz) | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.2GB available) | 256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | 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 | 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0ยตm |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 1 microphone | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1980 mAh | 3174 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | Not 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 | โข Colors: Black, White โข Oleophobic coating screen โข Picture-taking during video recording โข WiFi hotspot โข Java framework | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included โข Apple Pay โข AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri โข Face ID |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto E (XT1021) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |