Moto X (2014) vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: specs and size comparison
After a customary leaks-based hype build-up, the new Motorola Moto X is finally here, and it would appear that, specs wise, the rumors were right on the money for a very big part. The second Moto X in history packs flagship-worthy hardware, though some will, of course, be quick to point out that it's not on the bleeding edge.
And it's true. The Moto X doesn't pack the latest Snapdragon 805, and it "only" has 2GB of RAM while pretty much all of its competitors have 3GB. But is that a really big deal? Not really, especially since Motorola is very conservative with its additions to the mostly-stock Android software loaded on its devices, including the X. What's more, the current package is, without a doubt, absolutely capable of delivering you top notch, no-compromise user experience. The only part of the equation we're worried about is the 2300 mAh battery -- it honestly is small by today's standards, but we'll have to test it out before we're sure it falls short of what the competition has to offer.
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!
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
See the full Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
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| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Sony Xperia Z3 | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches 140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm |
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.08 oz (144.0 g) | 5.36 oz (152.0 g) | 5.11 oz (145.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | Back: Glass Frame: Metal |
Back: Plastic |
| Resistance | ||
| Splash | Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP67 |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (swipe) | ||
| Features | ||
| Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Brown, Green, White | Black, Gold, Blue, White | |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2-inch | 5.2-inch | 5.1-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 423 PPI | 1920x1080px, 424 PPI | 1920x1080px, 432 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 73.46 % | 71.00 % | 69.76 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | ||
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28 nm) |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 16GB, available to use: 11.8 GB | 32GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 128 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 |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | |
| Charging | ||
| Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | ||
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single 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 |
20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm | 16 MP (BSI sensor, PDAF) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 31 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) EIS, Video calling | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front | ||
| 2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2.2 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full 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 Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 3.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T3 | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gesture | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
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 | MHL |
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 40(2300) | ||
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | ||
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Jun 26, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0801 | ||
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.54 W/kg Body: 0.99 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.53 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.49 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2014 | Sep 03, 2014 | Feb 24, 2014 |
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