Motorola Moto X (2014) vs Samsung Galaxy S5
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto X (2014) and the Samsung Galaxy S5, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Price | $45 | $3,791 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 144 g | 145 g |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Apr 2014 |
Summary: Motorola Moto X (2014) is ahead on our rating, screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S5 is ahead on battery, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Motorola Moto X (2014) is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Pixel Density | ~423-424 ppi | — |
Platform
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801) |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 (Snapdragon 801) |
Memory
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (64GB for Pure Edition) | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 16GB or 32GB |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC, up to 128GB |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP | — |
| Aperture | f/2.25 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED ring flash, 4K video recording, slow motion video, burst mode, Auto HDR, Panorama, Tap to focus | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Modules | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p HD | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) |
Battery
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charging | 15W fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0 compatible) | 5W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm (tapering to 3.8mm at edges) | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 144 g | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, customizable plastic, wood, or leather back | Plastic body, textured rear cover |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Water Resistance | Splash resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| 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, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Motorola Moto X (2014) | Samsung Galaxy S5 |
|---|
| Announced | September 2014 | February 24, 2014 |
| Status | Discontinued | — |
| Released | — | April 11, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto X (2014) or Samsung Galaxy S5?
Samsung Galaxy S5 — 2,300 mAh for the Motorola Moto X (2014) versus 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto X (2014) or Samsung Galaxy S5?
Motorola Moto X (2014) — 144 g for the Motorola Moto X (2014) versus 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto X (2014) or Samsung Galaxy S5?
Motorola Moto X (2014) — Sep 2014 for the Motorola Moto X (2014) versus Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Is the Motorola Moto X (2014) or the Samsung Galaxy S5 rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto X (2014) 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 7/10.
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