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Motorola Moto X (XT1060) vs Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Motorola Moto X (XT1060) 24Points
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) Compare Motorola Moto X X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X (XT1060)

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Moto X (XT1060)} 24 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1060) vs iPhone 4 (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x960 pixels
+4.7"34%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+1/2.6" inches23%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)12%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
312 PPIvs+330 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
ModelMoto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto X1 XT1060, Motorola Ghost XFONiPhone 4
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date8/29/20136/1/2010
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)312 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeaniOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopiOS 7.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (6GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length30mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.75µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, iTunes

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13 hours12 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Assist
• 1.4µm pixel size camera
• ClearPixel camera
• Google Drive 50GB
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
iCloud service

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X (XT1060)iPhone 4 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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