Previous week Motorola flaunted four brand new devices, including Moto X for 2014. Earlier, it was rumored that the company will name it as Moto X+1 or Moto X2 but it is simply known as the Moto X.
Shortly after the release of Moto X Apple launched the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Several people are interested in the key differences of the two phones.
Most of the manufactures have released their flagship this year that makes it more difficult for the buyer to choose the best one. Following are the details that people should know before making the final decision.
The iPhone 6 brings a great change in the usual series of iPhones. Apple released it with two different models, one with a display screen of 4.7 inches and the other with 5.5 inches screen. On the other hand, Moto X is also bigger and much improved. The two devices have several features which immediately attracts the user. Both the devices Moto X and iPhone 6 will reach the markets till the end of this month.
Apple plans to officially launch iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on the 19th of September. Today, Motorola begins to accept the pre-order for Moto X that promises a delivery within the time period of 10 days. It indicates that people will get iPhone 6 earlier than Moto X; therefore buyers can effortlessly wait till the arrival of iPhone 6 reviews.
Display:
Last year, Motorola launched Moto X with a 4.7 inch display screen and this year Apple offered the similar size in iPhone 6. Nevertheless, the Moto X of 2014 has a relatively larger screen of 5.2 inch than the last one. It signifies that Moto X is the perfect device for the people who are confused between the two sizes.
The first thing buyers will notice in both the products is the screen size and quality. The iPhone 6 offers a 4.7-inch 1334 x 750 (720p) resolution, whereas Moto X comes with a full 1920 x 1080p HD resolution.
The iPhone 6 introduced a home button along with Touch ID and sensors that are located at the top of the device. On the other hand, Motorola has equipped Moto X with bezel design and new front facing speakers. Although the difference in size is not that noteworthy, but still Moto X contains higher resolution.
It is essential to look at each and every aspect of the two products in order to get a complete comparison.
Design:
On the whole, the design of new Moto X is similar to the original Moto X. The front outlook is consist of plastic along with an aluminum ring which is for there for purpose of protection. The company offers some really exciting customization in this new set. Buyers can opt from 25 different options which include wood, engraving, plastic, leather and much more.
On the other hand, Apple offers new an incredibly thin iPhone 6 with three different colors. It is covered in an aluminum shell which is pretty light in weight and makes it one of the most appealing phones. iPhone 6 does not provide a variety of options in customization.
Therefore, if you are more concerned about the appearance of the Smartphone then new Moto X is the best choice for you.
Ultimately, the choice of phone depends upon the need and preference of features. Needs and budgets vary from one person to another therefore, no one else can choose on behalf of you.
Specification:
Specs are really dissimilar in the two devices since both of them runs on a different system. However, following are the details for the people interested in specs:
iPhone 6 Specs
- 4.7-inch 720p HD display
- Apple A8 64-bit Processor (dual-core)
- iOS 8
- 16GB / 64GB / 128GB storage options
- 1.2MP front-facing camera
- 8MP rear-facing camera
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi
- Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor
- NFC
- 138.2 x 67.1 x 6.9mm – 129 grams
Moto X 2014 Specs
- 5.2-inch 1080P Display
- 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 Quad-core processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 16GB and 32GB storage options
- 2,300mAh battery
- 13MP rear facing camera w/ 4k video, 2MP front camera
- Dual LED Ring Flash
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- Over 25 customizable back options
- 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm – 144 grams
Apparently, there are a long list of differences of Moto X and iPhone 6 apart from the size. However, Apple has not disclosed the complete battery details; therefore people are unaware of the battery life of iPhone 6.
Camera:
This time Apple struggled really hard to give an excellent camera to the customers. The iPhone 6 comes with 8 megapixel camera, 5 point lens, new focus system, better flash and 240 fps slow motion video recording. These features will definitely give you a remarkable quality of photos and video.
Motorola offered a 10 megapixel camera on the original Moto X but still it was unable to beat the camera of iPhone 5s. This time new Moto X has a 13 megapixel camera, yet it is hard to say anything about the result of this camera.
Apple is offering the best camera for several years. Therefore, it is quite a big challenge for the rivals of Apple to create that quality of the camera.
Price:
Price is the most significant thing, especially for a budget conscious buyer. The comparison of Android VS Apple is incomplete without this part.
The Moto X is available at a cost of $99 on a two year contract and $499 on off contract. Whereas, the iPhone 6 comes at a really high price, therefore, the majority of the buyers will try to get it on a two years contract. These prices are for the phones that offers 16 GB of storage.
Motorola has yet to declare the other storage versions of Moto X. The iPhone 6 comes with three different storage options that are 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. Following are the price of two year contract of iPhone 6:
- iPhone 6 16GB – $199
- iPhone 6 64GB – $299
- iPhone 6 128GB – $399
Whereas, Apple charge a bit more money for an off contract iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 16GB – $649
- iPhone 6 64GB – $749
- iPhone 6 128GB – $849
Buyers have to pay extra $150 for the iPhone 6. It is a phone with less resolution display and offers average life of the battery.
Conclusion:
Presently, people are not interested in the argument of Android VS iOS since everyone has a different perception. The above mentioned details are related to size, quality and price rather than software and hardware. If you are looking to try something new then Motorola is surely the best thing for you.
On the other hand, Like several other people you were waiting for an iPhone with a big screen then your treat is ready.









