Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 82 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Apple |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | -- |
| 2018-08-16 | 2018-10-26 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.84 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Red, Rose gold, White and Yellow |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 297.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1792 x 828 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 324 pixels per inch |
| -- | 625 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81 (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | 64-bit Vortex and Tempest, 64-bit (Hexa-Core 2490 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Apple 4-core GPU GPU |
| 9.36 | 10.26 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 7.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.12 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2942mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Apple iPhone XR is just a bit better than the Motorola Moto Z3, getting a general score of 82 against 77.6. Apple iPhone XR's construction is somewhat heavier and thicker than the Motorola Moto Z3. The iPhone XR counts with a little bit better performance than Moto Z3, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory and 2 less CPU cores (but faster), it also counts with a 64-bits processor.
The Apple iPhone XR has a bit sharper screen than Moto Z3, because although it has a just a bit less pixels per screen inch and a lot worse resolution of 828 x 1792 pixels, it also counts with a bit bigger screen. The iPhone XR has just a bit better camera than Moto Z3, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and a same resolution back camera, the iPhone XR also has a larger back camera sensor providing a better image quality, better 60 fps video frame rates and a bigger aperture for better photography in low light situations.
The Motorola Moto Z3 counts with a superior memory for games and applications than Apple iPhone XR, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage, the Motorola Moto Z3 also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports up to 1,95 TB. The iPhone XR's battery life is just as good as Motorola Moto Z3's battery life, although the iPhone XR has just 2942mAh of battery capacity.
Although Apple iPhone XR is a better device, it is way more expensive than Motorola Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Motorola Moto Z3. If you want to save a few dollars, you can get Motorola Moto Z3, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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