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Motorola Moto X (2014)
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Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 73.4 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.4 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2014-09-04 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.08 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Gold | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 310.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 29.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 9.46 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.24 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6 has a score of 81.1, which is much better than the Motorola Moto X (2014)'s overall score of 73.4. Both devices in this review use Android operating system, but Google Nexus 6 has a newer 5.1 version and Motorola Moto X (2014) has Android 5.0. Google Nexus 6 is better than the Motorola Moto X (2014), we must note that it's also just a little thicker and noticeably heavier.
The Motorola Moto X (2014) features a little more vivid display than Google Nexus 6, although it has a just a bit less pixels per display inch, a lot worse resolution of 1920 x 1080px and a little smaller display. Google Nexus 6 features a very superior memory for apps and games than Motorola Moto X (2014), because it has more internal storage capacity.
Google Nexus 6 has a little bit better processing power than Moto X (2014), and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Google Nexus 6 also has a faster graphics processor running at 500 MHz and a greater amount of RAM memory. Google Nexus 6 and Moto X (2014) feature extremely similar cameras, and although the Google Nexus 6 has a larger diafragm aperture, they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates, a same resolution back-facing camera and the same 3840x2160 video definition.
The Google Nexus 6 counts with a very superior battery duration than Motorola Moto X (2014), because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity instead of 2300mAh.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Moto X (2014), and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Moto X (2014). If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Moto X (2014), giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most out of your money.
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