Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs. Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number A1522 -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 158.1 mm 140.8 mm Apple iPhone 6 Plus has greater height than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.).
Width 77.8 mm 72.4 mm Apple iPhone 6 Plus has greater width than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.).
Depth 7.1 mm 9.9 mm Apple iPhone 6 Plus is narrower than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Weight 172 g 144 g Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) is lighter than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Body Colour Gold | Space grey | Silver White with bamboo | Black with black leather | Black
Body Material Stainless steel, glass, anodised aluminium -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.16 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head) 0.558 W/kg
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Lightning
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
DISPLAY Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Display Type LCD display OLED display
Display Technology Retina HD display with IPS technology AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 5.2" Apple iPhone 6 Plus has larger screen size than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.).
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format Full HD Full HD
Pixel Density 401 ppi 423 ppi Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Contrast Ratio 1300:1 -
Display Features Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), Landscape Views -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Processor Type (CPU) Apple A8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Clock Speed - 2.5 GHz
Processor Core Qty - Quad-core
64-bit Architecture Yes - Apple iPhone 6 Plus has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 330
MEMORY Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
RAM - 2 GB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 16 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
CAMERA Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Sensor Type BSI -
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/2.25 Apple iPhone 6 Plus has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Apple iPhone 6 Plus has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Digital Zoom 3x 4x Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 3sec -
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode Burst mode, panoramic pictures
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Apple iPhone 6 Plus has face detection.
Light Source LED light Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 3840 x 2160 (4K)
Camera Features (Functions) Sapphire crystal lens cover, auto exposure, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels Quick Capture
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 1.2 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6 Plus.
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) - 2300 mAh
Standby Time 384 hours -
Talk Time 1440 minutes -
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1440 min
Standby: up to 384 hrs
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (video): up to 14 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 80 hrs
Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System iOS 8 Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Payment Technology Apple Pay -
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS GPS
COMMUNICATIONS Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 850 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29 Band 3, Band 7, Band 20, Band 42, Band 43
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD, TDD 3500, TDD 3700
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS WhatsApp, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC -
Supported Digital Video Standards AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V MPEG-4, H.264
FEATURES Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer -
Security Devices Fingerprint reader -
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirDrop function, Wi-Fi Calling, Skyline Notification, M8 motion coprocessor, CarPlay function, QuickType keyboard Multitasking, notification LED
OTHERS Apple iPhone 6 Plus Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.)
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods Power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing) -
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