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Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096) vs Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Apple iPhone 2G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 2G X Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096) 34Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096)

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!

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)} 34 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1096) vs iPhone 2G (8GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs412MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+32GB (24GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (7GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)16%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+424 PPI157%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.2"49%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps390 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Hands-free calling
+4 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
ModelMoto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto X (32GB), Motorola Moto X2, Moto X+1Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)CanadaUSA
(Europe), Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date9/5/20146/1/2007
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredOleophobic coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatiOS 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowiOS 3.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzPowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3128MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (7GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length29mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.13ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy12 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered250 hours (10.4 days)

โž• Other features

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Motorola Assist
โ€ข Google Drive 50GB
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto X 2014 (XT1096)iPhone 2G (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
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