Motorola Moto X
#4409
Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5216Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Performance
54.651.7
Camera
36.719.1
Display
77.980.4
Battery
20.420.8
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
59.545.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.828.8
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X features a slightly smaller 4.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Ativ S I8750 has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X is powered by a dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, compared to the Ativ S's dual-core 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S4 Plus, giving the Moto X an edge in processing power.
- The Moto X's rear camera offers 10 MP with 1080p video recording, whereas the Ativ S has an 8 MP camera with the same video capability, making the Moto X superior in photography.
- The Moto X has a 2200 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the Ativ S's 2300 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Moto X runs Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 5.1, while the Ativ S operates on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1, reflecting different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Ativ S I8750
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Versions: XT1052 (Europe); XT1058 (AT&T); XT1053 (T-Mobile); XT1056 (Sprint); XT1060 (Verizon); XT1055 (U.S. Cellular)
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.8"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960DT Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
130 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White (front panel), 18 color options (back panel)
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.39 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass