Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) vs Apple iPhone XS (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5S Plus vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1125x2436
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2658
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS (64GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
64GB (54GB available) |
60Hz |
16 million |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Model | Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G5S Plus XT1806 (64GB + 4GB RAM) | iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Apple |
Release date | 8/1/2017 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3 x 6.04 in) | 70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 463 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 G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | Android 8.1 Oreo | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 346379 (v7) Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
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 | 300/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2100 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) | LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1920/A2100 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) A2097 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) A2098 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0ยตm |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | 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 G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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 | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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 G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2658 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
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 | 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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold โข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Face IDAirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri โข Apple Pay โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included โข Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 64GB) | iPhone XS (64GB) | |
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 |