Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB) vs Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Force vs Apple iPhone 3G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/2/2017 10:57 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 5:08 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 3G X Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Apple iPhone 3G (16GB) Compare Motorola Moto X Force X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)

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!

35 Advantages Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	vs	1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core8 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	412MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)57% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)34% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+544 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.4"54% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 21MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+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	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3760 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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 [wifi3]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)27% Lighter

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Other model names	Moto X Force XT1580, Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce	iPhone 3G, iPhone 2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, (Europe), India, Singapore, (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	10/29/2015	7/1/2008
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	544 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 2.0
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	iOS 4.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	32bit: Samsung S5L8900
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz	PowerVR MBX Lite
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	21 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5616x3744 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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 Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3760 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	10 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Force (XT1580 32GB)	iPhone 3G (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.56W/kg (head), 0.23W/kg (body)