Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) vs Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/25/2018 9:50 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone 5S (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)

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!

23 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2160 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.9"48% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files
167 grams (5.85 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)49% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

26 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+19 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

📱 Model features
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Other model names	TelCel Lenovo Moto G6 Plus XT1926, Motorola Evert	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	4/19/2018	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90263 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (60GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (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	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
📷 Camera
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	27 hours (1.1 days)	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (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	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-6)	iPhone 5S (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)