Remember the Moto X Style? Motorola's surprise phablet, which was announced at the end of July and should launch some time this September. The 5.7” handset is the Moto line's top-tier handset and it definitely looks interesting enough to draw some custome attention its way.
So, how does the new iPhone 6s Plus compare to the upcoming Moto X Style and the 2014 iPhone 6 Plus? Let's look at them side by side!
Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs Motorola Moto X Style vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS (10.x, 9.x) | Android (7.0, 6.0, 5.1) | iOS (10.x, 9.x, 8.x) |
| Dimensions | 6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 inches (158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm) | 6.06 x 3.00 x 0.44 inches (153.9 x 76.2 x 11.06 mm) | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches (158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm) |
| Weight | 6.77 oz (192 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 6.31 oz (179 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 6.07 oz (172 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Aluminum | Main body: Plastic | Main body: Aluminum |
| Features | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | |
| Rugged | Splash, Dust resistant | ||
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 52 |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 401 ppi | 520 ppi | 401 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 67.91 % | 75.03 % | 67.91 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 12 megapixels | 21 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.2 | F2.0 | F2.2 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 29 mm | 27 mm | 29 mm |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/3" | 1/2.4" | 1/3" |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.22 μm | 1.1 μm | 1.5 μm |
| Hardware Features | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps) |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.264 | H.264, MOV | |
| Features | Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling | Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front-facing camera | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Apple A9 APL1022 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 | Apple A8 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual-core, 1840 MHz, Twister, 64-bit | Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit | Dual-core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | PowerVR GT7600 | Adreno 418 | PowerVR GX6450 |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 2 GB RAM / LPDDR4 | 3 GB RAM / LPDDR3 | 1 GB RAM (1600 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 2750 mAh | 3000 mAh | 2915 mAh |
| Fast Charge | Yes | ||
| Stand-by time | 16.0 days (384 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | 16.0 days (384 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | |
| Talk time (3G) | 24.00 hours the average is 17 h (1043 min) | 24.00 hours the average is 17 h (1043 min) | |
| Internet use | |||
| 3G | 12 hours | 12 hours | |
| LTE | 12 hours | 12 hours | |
| Wi-Fi | 12 hours | 12 hours | |
| Music playback | 80.00 hours | 80.00 hours | |
| Video playback | 14.00 hours | 14.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | 800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 | Bands 40, 41 | |
| Data | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Apple Pay | Apple Pay |
| Shopping information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP price | € 1069 / $ 949 | $ 949 |
