Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) vs Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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

12/2/2016 9:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:38 AM

Compare Motorola Moto M X Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) Compare Motorola Moto X Style X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+515 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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	Dual-LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)10% Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)41% Thinner
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices

32GB (26GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Other model names	Moto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-Fu
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2015	11/1/2016
Depth	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)	Moto M (Dual XT1662)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered