Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Samsung Galaxy Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2014 2:50 PM, updated: 3/19/2020 8:39 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) Compare Motorola Moto X (2014) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)

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18 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+424 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+5.3"2% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+2500 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.0

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
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Model	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X XT1093 (16GB), Motorola Moto X2, Moto X+1	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717
Country or region available	(Europe), India, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2014	2/7/2012
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.13µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Assist • Google Drive 50GB • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head)