Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $64 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,200 mAh | 2,300 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 10 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 137 g |
| Released | Aug 2013 | Jan 2014 |
Summary: Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (316 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass |
| Pixel Density | — | 342 ppi |
Platform
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (MSM8960DT) with Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC, up to 64GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Modules | 10 MP, f/2.4, autofocus, LED flash | — |
| Features | Clear Pixel technology | 1/2.3" sensor size, f/2.0 aperture, G-Lens, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection, smile shutter, geotagging |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Megapixels | — | 20.7 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Modules | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Megapixels | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Capacity | — | 2300 mAh |
Body
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in), tapering to 5.7mm | 127 x 64.9 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 137 g |
| Build | Plastic body, customizable back covers (including wood options later) | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | August 2013 | January 6, 2014 |
| Status | Released August 23, 2013 | — |
| Released | — | January 2014 (Sweden: January 24, 2014) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact — 2,200 mAh for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) versus 2,300 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) — 130 g for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) versus 137 g for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact — Aug 2013 for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) versus Jan 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Is the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) or the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 8/10.
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