Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093) vs Sony Xperia ZL

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Sony Xperia ZL 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 Sony Xperia ZL X Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia ZL Compare Motorola Moto X (2014) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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13 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia ZL
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)2% Thinner
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/3" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2300 mAh	vs	+2370 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

(front) 2.1MP

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Change model
Model	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Xperia ZL
Other model names	Motorola Moto X XT1093 (16GB), Motorola Moto X2, Moto X+1	Sony Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6505, C6506, Sony Odin
Country or region available	(Europe), India, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	10/1/2014	2/1/2013
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)	69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
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)	Sony Xperia ZL
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3" inches
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Sony Xperia ZL
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2370 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	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)	Sony Xperia ZL
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