Moto X (2014) vs HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 5s: specs and size comparison
Motorola finally unveiled the successor to its Moto X flagship! It doesn't come with the fancy "Moto X+1" name that we initially thought it would be, but that's not stopping the smartphone from being a slight, but more-than-welcome improvements to the older Moto X. It has a 5.2” AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. This works out for a pixel density of 423ppi, which puts the just-unveiled Moto X in the higher tier of the smartphone segment.
It has a 5.2” AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. This works out for a pixel density of 423ppi. A Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (similar to the one of the Sony Xperia Z3) churns the gears at 2.5GHz and turns the second generation of the Moto X into a powerhouse. The 2GB of RAM on board also add up to the whole picture. Lastly, a not-so-impressive 2,300mAh battery can be found at the back of the device.
But how does the new Moto X stack up against the competition, i.e. the HTC One (M8) and the Apple iPhone 5s, for example? We were eager to find out, so we decided to put this trio on the boxing ring and sound the gong.
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
See the full Motorola Moto X (2014) vs HTC One (M8) vs Apple iPhone 5s size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
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| Motorola Moto X (2014) | HTC One (M8) | Apple iPhone 5s |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches 140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm |
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm |
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.08 oz (144.0 g) | 5.64 oz (160.0 g) | 3.95 oz (112.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
| Resistance | ||
| Splash | Splash; IPX3 | |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control | Left: Volume control, Other |
| Colors | ||
| Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink, Blue, Red | Gold, Silver, Space gray | |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2-inch | 5.0-inch | 4.0-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 423 PPI | 1920x1080px, 441 PPI | 1136x640px, 326 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| AMOLED | S-LCD 3 | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 73.46 % | 66.71 % | 60.82 % |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 500 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Apple A7 (28 nm) |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1300 MHz Cyclone |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6430 |
| RAM | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) | 1GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 32GB, available to use: 24 GB | 64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | not expandable | |
| OS | ||
| Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4), HTC Sense UI | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2300 mAh | 2600 mAh | 1570 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | |
| Charging | ||
| Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Dual camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.13 μm |
4 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 2 μm |
8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.5 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 4 MP (Depth information) | ||
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) EIS, Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) HDR, Video light, Video sharing |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS |
| Front | ||
| 2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | Lightning |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M4/T4 | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gesture | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink | TV-out |
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| FCC ID value: NM80P6B100 | Date approved: Sep 20, 2013 FCC ID value: BCG-E2642A | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.18 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.20 W/kg |
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Buyers information
| In The Box | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 | Sep 10, 2013 |
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