Motorola Moto X
#4409
Samsung ATIV SE
#4160Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X
Samsung ATIV SE
Performance
54.660.4
Camera
36.739.6
Display
77.980.2
Battery
20.422.4
Build
14.314.3
Connectivity
59.544.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.835.7
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
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, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White (front panel), 18 color options (back panel)
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.39 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
1.05 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
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
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
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Accelerometer, proximity