Moto X (2014) vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: specs and size comparison

Speaking of the competition, how does the new Moto X compare with the equally new Sony Xperia Z3 and the mighty Samsung Galaxy S5, specs wise? Time to find out!
Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
73.46 %
71.00 %
69.76 %
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
32 GB
16 GB
32 GB
OS
Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3100 mAh
2800 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Talk time
the average is 19 h (1113 min)
the average is 19 h (1113 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (489 h)
the average is 20 days (489 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 24 h (1414 min)
Music playback
130.00 hours
67.00 hours
Video playback
10.00 hours
13.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Autofocus
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.13 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Digital image stabilization, Video calling
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
2 megapixels
2.2 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (176 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (176 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (176 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic
Resistance
Splash
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (swipe)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light
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