Huawei P8 vs Motorola Moto X 2014 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P8 vs Motorola Moto X 2014 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei P8
Huawei P8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L09
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Motorola Moto X 2014
Motorola Moto X 2014
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 4.8Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 4.8 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.5 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews

User score
8.3
89 reviews
8.5
82 reviews
6.1
79 reviews
7.8
67 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P8 vs Motorola Moto X 2014 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua vs Sony Xperia Z5

Specs where to buy Huawei P8 Huawei P8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L09
Motorola Moto X 2014 prices Motorola Moto X 2014
Global · 2GB · 16GB
where to buy Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
International · 2GB · 8GB
Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5.2" 5" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 73% useful 65% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.1 mm
144.9 mm
6.4 mm
72.4 mm
140.8 mm
10.0 mm
72.6 mm
145.5 mm
7.3 mm
72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 144 g 144 g 136 g 154 g
Micro Kirin 930
Octa-Core
SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
SnapD. 615
Octa-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 43.029
v?
44.958
v?
32.462
v?
76.862
v6
Battery 2680 mAh 2300 mAh 2400 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX278
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX135 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand Huawei Motorola Sony Sony
Aliases GRA_L09 Moto X+1, Moto X (2014), Moto X2, Moto X (Gen2), XT1092, XT1093, XT1095, XT1096, XT1097 E2303, E2306, E2353 E6653, E6603

Release Date

Release date April 2015,
9 years ago
September 2014,
9 years ago
March 2015,
9 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P8
Motorola Moto X 2014
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z5
Huawei P8
Motorola Moto X 2014
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Sony Xperia Z5
Size
72.1 mm 144.9 mm 6.4 mm
Print 3D Model
72.4 mm 140.8 mm 10.0 mm
Print 3D Model
72.6 mm 145.5 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 144 g 144 g 136 g 154 g
Usable surface 71 % 73 % 65 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy - Glass
Resistance - - IP65
IP68
IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Gold

Gray

Champagne
Black

White
Black

White

Silver

Red
Black

White

Gold

Green

Screen

Diagonal 5.2" 5.2" 5" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
HD
720 x 1280 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.6
6.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.1
7.8
8.4
Is it comfortable?
8.5
9.2
8.0
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.6
8.1
6.6
7.8
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A53e 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T628 MP4 + i3 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 405 550 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM

RAM 3 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot
No Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security

Fingerprint No No No Yes, on the side

Sensors

Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED -- -- -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
8.5
6.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
9.0
6.9
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
8.5
5.4
7.3
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX278 Sony IMX135 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 100 - 3200 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm -- 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.06" -- 1/2.3"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps
Yes,
60 fps
No,
30 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 2 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
8.2
7.5
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
5.7
5.5
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.3
6.8
6.3
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.1
6.9
6.6
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B27 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA B5 (850)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.473 W/Kg on head
1.720 W/Kg on body
0.558 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
0.605 W/Kg on head
0.633 W/Kg on body
0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

1.407 W/Kg on head
1.233 W/Kg on body
0.726 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body
1.190 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body
0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.1
7.8
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.9
7.2
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.8
7.7
8.5
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2680 mAh
2300 mAh
2400 mAh
2900 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 35%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 52%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 28%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 74%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 24%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 39%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 10%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 12%
    Every two months or less
  • 13%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
  • 26%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
89 reviews
82 reviews
79 reviews
67 reviews