We’ve already pitted the OnePlus 2 against some of the current flagship devices and we’ve seen that it sports almost the same internals as the big players while only having half of their price tags. Now we try to place it side-by-side the recent Moto X Style that is on the same price range as the OnePlus 2. Here’s a specs comparison of the two.
| OnePlus Two | Moto X Style | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5-inch LTPS LCD | 5.7-inch QHD |
| Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401ppi | 2560 x 1440 pixels, 520ppi |
| Processor | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core | 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon hexa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 430 | Adreno 418 |
| RAM | 3GB DDR4 4GB DDR4 | 3GB RAM |
| Internal storage | 16GB, 64GB | 32GB |
| External storage | none | up to 64GB via microSD card |
| Cellular | dual-SIM, dual-LTE | Single SIM, LTE |
| WiFi | 802.11ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | None | Yes |
| Rear camera | 13MP | 21MP rear camera |
| Front camera | 5MP | 5MP with wide-angle |
| Battery | Li-Po 3,300mAh (non-removable) | Li-Ion 3,000mAh (non-removable) |
| OS | Android OS 5.1 | Android OS 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm | 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.1 mm |
| Weight | 175 grams | 179 grams |
| Certification | None | IP52 (water-repellent coating) |
| Price | Php14,800 ($329) 3GB/16GB Php17,500 ($389) 4GB/64GB | Php18K ($399) |
Moto X Style advantages:
- Bigger display
- Display has higher resolution/pixel density
- Expandable storage
- NFC
- Higher camera resolution (21MP)
Moto X Style disadvantages:
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Hexa-core processor
- Maxes out at 3GB RAM
- 32GB variant only
- Single SIM
- Smaller battery capacity (3000mAh)
- Thicker (11.1mm)
- Slightly heavier (179 grams)
Both are equal in:
- Front camera (5MP)
- Operating System (Android 5.1)
Motorola’s Moto X Style didn’t get left behind in terms of specs when compared to the OnePlus 2. The former has some pretty impressive advantages over the latter such us a bigger QHD display, NFC, and a higher pixel sensor for the rear camera.
In contrast, The Moto X still falls short in other aspects like in the processing department where OnePlus 2 has a faster Snapdragon octa-core CPU and bigger RAM running the show. As for the price, the Moto X Style is a bit more costly at $399, compared to the $329 and $389 tags of the OnePlus 2.
If you were to choose one, which phone would you use your hard-earned cash on?
*kakainis