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Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB) 05Points
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto X Pure edition X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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Moto X Pure edition (64GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB) vs Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
+64GB (58GB available)164%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+5.7"4%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)32%
Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)113%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
515 PPIvs+534 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

27 Common items in both devices
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) 5MP
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
ModelMoto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola ClarkVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date9/1/20157/28/2016
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (58GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps450/50 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 Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X Pure edition (64GB)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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