Product Comparison: Motorola Moto X Style vs Motorola Moto X Play


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General Specifications
Brand
Motorola
Motorola
Model
Moto X Style
Moto X Play
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Moto X Style has it all with beautiful design and powerful Moto performance paired with a PureAndroid experience. Enjoy a stunning 5.7" Quad HD display, immersive stereo sound, a 21 MPcamera, advanced water protection, and TurboPower for blazing-fast charging.
Moto X Play is your perfect match. With more than a days battery life and a water-repellent design, it’s there for you day and night, rain or shine. Take stunning photos and shoot HD video with the 21 MP camera, and view it on the vibrant 5.5" 1080p display.
Size & Weight
Height
6.06 in.
5.83 in.
Width
3 in.
2.95 in.
Depth
0.44 in.
0.43 in.
Weight
6.31 oz.
5.96 oz.
Display
Display Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen Size
5.7 in.
5.5 in.
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440
1920 x 1080
Pixel Density
520 ppi
403 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
Motorola Moto X Style SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The 1440p screen is big and beautiful.
  • A really, really good screen.
  • Smartphone with a large clear screen.
  • Screen is amazing and the storage is perfect.
  • This is a nice large screen.
Motorola Moto X Play SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The large vibrant screen is a pleasure for both general use and watching videos.
  • Screen looks awesome. I like it.
  • Has a slightly bigger and higher resolution screen.
  • The screen is clear and easy to read.
  • The screen is very good. Sharp, clear colours.
Processor
Processor Name
Snapdragon 808
Snapdragon 615
Number of Cores
6
8
Processor Speed
1.8 GHz
1.7 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Motorola Moto X Style SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Great size, fast chip, screen is amazing.
  • This phone is snappy fast.
  • Fast, display crisp and easily customisable.
  • Fast enough for my needs.
  • Fast and smooth performance.
Motorola Moto X Play SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Love it big screen, fast chip!
  • Seems fast enough for the price.
  • Fast, smooth performance, no lags or delays.
  • Very fast phone. Best phone for the money.
  • It's fast, plays games well and has great screen.
Memory
Internal Memory
32 GB
16 GB
RAM
3 GB
2 GB
Expandable Memory up to
128 GB
128 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
21 MP
21 MP
Front-Facing Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Video Resolution
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Other Functions
dual-LED dual-tone flash, LED flash, Panorama, HDR, PDAF
dual-LED dual-tone flash, Panorama, PDAF
What customers say about "Camera"
Motorola Moto X Style SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Software is great, camera is great.
  • The motos quick, great camera.
  • Very good camera, very good performance.
  • Amazing sound, camera is superb.
  • Camera is very good when there is lots of light.
Motorola Moto X Play SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The camera takes good quality pictures in decent lighting.
  • The camera is good enough for simple use.
  • I love the camera such clear pictures.
  • Camera is just great, as well as the display.
  • The camera is decent. Recommended.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
4.1
4.0
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
micro USB
micro USB
Network
Network Type
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency
800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
9 hours
12 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
No
Extras
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
Accelerometer, Proximity, Advanced Performance, Premium design
What customers say about "Features"
Motorola Moto X Style SIM-Free Smartphone
  • This is an amazing mobile phone with outstanding features.
  • Amazing features for me. I recommend.
  • Front facing speakers can get very loud, and are still very clear.
  • Features are excellent and extremely quick.
  • Great connectivity, featureful, and worth the money.
Motorola Moto X Play SIM-Free Smartphone
  • A lot of features such as for gaming.
  • Decent features for the price.
  • I love the features of this handset.
  • Good features for my needs.
  • Plenty features for me. I like it.
Power
Battery Capacity
3000 mA/h
3630 mA/h
Wireless Charging
No
No
What customers say about "Power"
Motorola Moto X Style SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Fantastic battery and charges.
  • Solid build quality and good battery life.
  • Battery life lasted around 7 hours of heavy use.
  • Good battery life and capacity.
  • Battery life, I am getting around 3.5-4 hours on screen time which is okay but not great.
Motorola Moto X Play SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The battery is quite powerful.
  • Great battery life, highly recommend.
  • The battery life is excellent, screen looks awesome.
  • A brilliant phone. The battery life is the biggest selling point.
  • The battery lasts all day.
Accessories
Included With Unit
SIM Eject Pin, Case, Headset, Charger, micro USB Cable
SIM Eject Pin, Headset, Charger, micro USB Cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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