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Motorola Moto X Pure edition (32GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Pure edition vs Microsoft Lumia 950 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 X Motorola Moto X Pure edition (32GB) 05Points
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118) Compare Motorola Moto X Pure edition X
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)

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 Pure edition (32GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (32GB) vs Lumia 950 (RM-1118)} 14 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
+5.7"10%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 20.7MP3%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.1MP
+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
vsTriple LED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)19%
Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)35%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
515 PPIvs+565 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

34 Common items in both devices
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (26GB available) / 32GB (27GB available)
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
ModelMoto X Pure edition (32GB)Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Other model namesMotorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola ClarkMicrosoft Lumia 950 Dual-sim RM-1118, Microsoft Talkman
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date9/1/201511/20/2015
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)73.2 x 145 millimeters (2.88 x 5.71 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI565 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 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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)feature not registered
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 (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
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: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X Pure edition (32GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 (RM-1118)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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