Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) vs. ASUS ZenFone 4

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) and ASUS ZenFone 4. 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

Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) vs. ASUS ZenFone 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 140.8 mm 124.42 mm Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has greater height than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Width 72.4 mm 61.44 mm Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has greater width than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Depth 9.9 mm 11.5 mm Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) is narrower than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.).
Weight 144 g 115 g ASUS ZenFone 4 is lighter than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.).
Body Colour White with bamboo | Black with black leather | Black Cherry Red | Yellow | Blue | Pearl white
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 0.558 W/kg 0.53 W/kg
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Micro SIM
SIM Card Qty - Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology AMOLED TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.2" 4" Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has larger screen size than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 800 x 480 pixels Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better screen resolution than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Display Format Full HD -
Pixel Density 423 ppi -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Intel Atom
Processor Number - Z2520
Clock Speed 2.5 GHz 1.2 GHz Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has higher clock speed than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core -
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 330 -
MEMORY Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
RAM 2 GB 1 GB Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more RAM than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 8 GB Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more internal memory than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC - up to 64 GB
CAMERA Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better camera resolution than ASUS ZenFone 4.
Lens Aperture F/2.25 -
Digital Zoom 4x -
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Camera Modes Burst mode, panoramic pictures -
Light Source Dual LED flash -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 3840 x 2160 (4K) 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Capture -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 0
Sensor Resolution (Front) 2 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions (Front) 1920 x 1080 (1080p) -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2300 mAh -
Standby Time - 192 hours
Talk Time - 606 minutes
Run Time Details Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs Talk: up to 606 hrs
Standby: up to 192 hrs
Battery Technology - Lithium
CELLULAR Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 3G Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface - ASUS ZenUI
Navigation GPS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 850 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 3, Band 7, Band 20, Band 42, Band 43 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD, TDD 3500, TDD 3700 -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles - A2DP
NFC Yes - Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has NFC reader for mobile payments.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services WhatsApp, SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Supported Digital Audio Standards - AAC, MP3, AAC +
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264
FEATURES Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors - Proximity sensor, motion sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Dual SIM Card Capability - Yes
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, notification LED ASUS SonicMaster technology, guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OTHERS Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) ASUS ZenFone 4
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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