Motorola Primus (XT621) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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

4/29/2017 10:25 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:19 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola Primus (XT621) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) Compare Motorola Primus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

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!

2 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)	vs	32 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core192% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)7% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)137% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+534 PPI129% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
Not supported	vs	+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1860 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+6 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus	Verizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America)	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2013	7/28/2016
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	iDEN 800 UMTS 2100/1900/1700	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	iDEN, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP7X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1860 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Primus (XT621)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered