Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) vs Motorola Moto X4
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
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Motorola Moto X4
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola Moto X4
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 424 | 424 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 73.1 | 68.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 508 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 | Snapdragon 630 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.4 | 7.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2, 29mm | 12 MP, f/2 |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2300 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 140.8 | 148.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 144 | 163 |
| Width (mm) | 72.4 | 73.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, September | 2017, August. Released 2017, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - EU, AT&T, Verizon | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1097 AT&T, XT1095 T-Mobile | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) | Motorola Moto X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) and Motorola Moto X4 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola Moto X4 packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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