Motorola Moto X
#5142
Samsung ATIV SE
#4655Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X
Samsung ATIV SE
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.342.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.456.4
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X features a 4.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung ATIV SE has a larger 5.0-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, whereas the ATIV SE utilizes a more powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800.
- The camera on the ATIV SE is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the Moto X's 10 MP, although both have 2 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is higher in the ATIV SE at 2600 mAh versus 2200 mAh in the Moto X.
- Software-wise, the Moto X runs Android 4.2.2 (upgradable to 5.1), while the ATIV SE operates on Windows Phone 8 (upgradable to 8.1).
- Both devices lack water resistance and have similar connectivity options, but the Moto X includes NFC, which the ATIV SE does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X
Samsung ATIV SE
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Versions: XT1052 (Europe); XT1058 (AT&T); XT1053 (T-Mobile); XT1056 (Sprint); XT1060 (Verizon); XT1055 (U.S. Cellular)
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung W750V
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960DT Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
137.7 x 69.9 x 8.4 mm (5.42 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
Weight
130 g
135.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White (front panel), 18 color options (back panel)
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, HSPA, LTE
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, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes