Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X4
Motorola One Action
Performance
60.364.8
Camera
46.146.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.259.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X4 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola One Action has a larger 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X4 is powered by a Snapdragon 630 chipset, whereas the One Action utilizes the Exynos 9609, offering improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual rear camera setup, but the One Action includes a 16 MP ultrawide lens and a dedicated video camera, enhancing its versatility compared to the Moto X4.
- The Moto X4 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the One Action offers a slightly larger 3500 mAh capacity, though it charges at a lower rate of 10W compared to the Moto X4's 15W.
- Build quality differs as the Moto X4 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the One Action has a glass front with a plastic back and frame.
- Both devices run on Android One, with the Moto X4 upgradable to Android 9.0 and the One Action to Android 11, providing a clean software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X4
Motorola One Action
General
Release Date
2017
2019, October 31
Announced
2017
2019, August 16
Description
Versions: XT1900-1 (Canada, USA); XT1900-2 (India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand); XT1900-4 (LATAM); XT1900-5/7 (Europe); XT1900-6 (Brazil). Also known as Motorola Moto X (4th gen.)
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Exynos 9609 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 508
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, no AF
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), dedicated video camera (1080p)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps,
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.4 x 73.4 x 8 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
160.1 x 71.2 x 9.2 mm (6.30 x 2.80 x 0.36 in)
Weight
163 g
176 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Super Black, Sterling Blue
Denim Blue, Pearl White, Aqua Teal
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX (5.0 after SW update)
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

