Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
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ZTE Axon 7s
#3438Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
ZTE Axon 7s
Performance
54.358.8
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.158.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) features a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Axon 7s has a larger 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X is powered by a Snapdragon 801 chipset with 2GB RAM, whereas the Axon 7s utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 821 with 6GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The Moto X's rear camera is 13 MP with 4K video recording, while the Axon 7s has a 12 MP rear camera but with a wider aperture for improved low-light performance and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Moto X's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity also favors the Axon 7s with 3400 mAh versus the Moto X's 2300 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the Moto X runs on Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 6.0), while the Axon 7s comes with Android 7, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
ZTE Axon 7s
General
Release Date
2014
2017
Announced
2014
2017
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto X (2014), Motorola Moto X2, Motorola Moto X+1
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM (AT&T, T-Mobile)
128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.13µm, AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF20 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm (5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 in)
151.7 x 75 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
144 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
v4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7 (Nougat), MiFavor 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes