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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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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 |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 6 Plus | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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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.) |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A8 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | |
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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.) |
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RAM | - | 2 GB | |
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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.) |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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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 |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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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.) |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 2300 mAh | |
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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.) |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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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.) |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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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.) |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | - | |
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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.) |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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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.) |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |