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Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) vs Motorola DROID Maxx 2

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Pure edition vs Motorola Droid Maxx 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx 2 X Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) 13Points
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB)

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Moto X Pure edition (16GB)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (16GB) vs DROID Maxx 2} 4 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+5.7"4%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+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
vsDual-LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+169 grams (5.92 ounces)6%
Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)2%
Thinner
3000 mAhvs+3630 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

32 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
(back) 20.7MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
 
ModelMoto X Pure edition (16GB)DROID Maxx 2
Other model namesMotorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola ClarkVerizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date9/1/201510/29/2015
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.1µm pixel1.1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3630 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min
• Slow motion video
• Motorola Moto Maker
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White
• Turbo charger
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X Pure edition (16GB)Motorola DROID Maxx 2
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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