Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave II vs Motorola Moto X (2014) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2014 2:50 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X (2014) X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093) Compare Samsung Wave II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)

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5 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+424 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5.2"41% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Other model names	Samsung Wave 2 S8530	Motorola Moto X XT1093 (16GB), Motorola Moto X2, Moto X+1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010	10/1/2014
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)	72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
System version	Bada 1.2	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Bada 2.0	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
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	3.6/2 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.13µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	12 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Assist • Google Drive 50GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Moto X 2014 (XT1093)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.39W/kg (head)	feature not registered