Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) vs Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/9/2016 7:16 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:05 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone 5S (32GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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24 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (32GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)89% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)46% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+534 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2600 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1560 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)21% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
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Model	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Other model names	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan	Apple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	9/1/2016	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)	64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz	PowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 14341
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	32GB (28GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1453/A1533 GSM model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1453/A1533 CDMA model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO A1457/A1530 model: 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 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat3 A1453 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1533 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1457 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1530 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 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/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.5µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1560 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	10 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Touch ID • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)	iPhone 5S (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)