We certainly saw some interesting devices launch this week, from OnePlus introducing the “2016 flagship killer,” the OnePlus Two to Motorola offering the Moto X Style, a flagship device at an affordable price point. That said, it could be hard choosing which one to pick up this summer.
Let’s see how the Moto X Style and OnePlus Two stacks up against one another, shall we?
Design
The Motorola Moto X Style comes in at 153.9 x 76.2 x 11.1 mm and weighs 175 grams. It features a metal frame with a silicone removable back panel, and Motorola’s signature curved design. You’ll find volume buttons and power buttons on the sides. The SIM card slot is placed inside the removable rear panel.
The OnePlus Two sizes at 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm and similarly weighs 175 grams. It has a metal unibody, made from “strong and lightweight” metal. The OnePlus Two has your usual setup: volume rocker, power buttons, and SIM slot on the sides, however, OnePlus added an Alert Slider, allowing you to choose which notifications vibrate or provide sound.
Verdict: It’s too early to tell, as we don’t know just how well the OnePlus Two’s Alert Slider works. However, both are comfortable in the hand.
Hardware
The OnePlus Two features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, sporting a quad-core Cortex-A53 and a 1.8GHz quad-core Cortex-A57 processor. You’ll also find a Adreno 430 GPU, options for 3 or 4GB of RAM and 16 or 64GB of internal storage. Additionally, it has no microSD card support, features a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, and finally, has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also a USB Type-C port.
The Moto X Style sports a premium package, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset and a 1.8GHz dual-core Cortex-A57 and quad-core 1.44GHz Cortex-A53 processor. It has an Adreno 418 GPU, 16/32/64GB storage options, 3GB of RAM, microSD card support, a 21-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Motorola shied away from the USB Type-C port, opting for the traditional microUSB solution.
Verdict: It’s a tie. Both offer high-end hardware, and merely comes down to a choice of microSD card support and an extra gig of RAM.
Display
The Motorola Moto X Style has a 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 AMOLED display, with a pixel density of 520ppi. It also sports Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection and has a 74.9% screen-to-body ratio.
The OnePlus Two sports a 5.5-inch LTPS LCD 1920 x 1080 display, with a pixel density of 401ppi. Additionally, you will find Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 and a 73.3% screen-to-body ratio.
Verdict: The Motorola Moto X Style wins for its extremely high resolution and pixel density, working together to produce a vivid experience.
Battery
The OnePlus Two has a 3,300mAh non-removable battery, boasting up to approximately x hours of battery life.
The Motorola Moto X Style features a 3,000mAh battery with TurboCharge technology, allowing you to charge the device faster than any other on the market. Additionally, it boasts up to x hours of battery life.
Verdict: The Motorola X Style wins. Although it has a small battery, it’s efficiency is high-end, and TurboCharge technology will allow you to get a quick charge for a night out after work.
Software
The OnePlus Two will run OxygenOS atop of Google’s Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system. It’s a fairly clean skin with very few additions, however, it does include support for custom icon packs and icon grid resizing.
The Motorola Moto X Style will run the stock Android experience atop of Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Of course, Motorola will include a few of its own signature Moto apps, such as Moto Display, Moto Assist and so on.
Verdict: It’s a tie, as it comes down to a matter of preference.
Availability and Price
The OnePlus Two will launch on August 11, costing $329 for the 16GB model and $389 for the 64GB model.
Similarly, the Motorola Moto X Style will launch sometime in September, costing consumers a mere $399 for an unlocked and high-end smartphone.
Verdict: It’s a tie.
Wrap Up
Motorola and OnePlus are both offering premium devices packed with high-end specifications and a beautiful pure Android experience. There are downsides to both devices, such as the OnePlus Two opting to rid of microSD support and the Moto X Style lacking a USB Type-C connector. However, they’re both impressive devices with their own unique aspects and consumers won’t be disappointed with either choice.
What is your preference? The Motorola Moto X Style or the OnePlus Two?
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