Google Nexus 5 vs Motorola Moto X 2 Review: Comparison of Specs - Looking for Good Affordable Phone?

If you're in a hurry to buy a new and affordable smartphone, you have two good choices – Google's Nexus 5 or Motorola's Moto X2.

But it will not be easy to select which one to get.

The Nexus 5, one of the most popular devices from Google this year, offers pure Android OS with updates coming directly from Google.

Motorola's new Moto X, on the other hand, contains all the features one might need in a smartphone and also carries an affordable price tag ($500), just like Nexus 5.

The Nexus 5 is a shade older than Motorola's Moto X, with the first one released in October 2013 and the second one in September 2014. Nexus 6 might be launched on Oct. 31. As such, the Nexus 5 may be available for a short time only and at a discounted price.

Gadget reviewers tend to favor Nexus 5 over Moto X2. One reason is that Nexus 5 is cheaper, retailing for $335.

In terms of features, the Nexus 5 has a True HD IPS+ 5 inch display with 1080*1920 resolution and 445 ppi.

On the other hand, the Moto X has an AMOLED 5.2 inch display with the same resolution and 424 ppi pixel density.

Whilst the Moto X has a display that is just a bit larger than the display on the NExus 5, it does have a lower ppi count and the AMOLED screen is less powerful in direct sunlight than the True HD IPS+ screen.

The Moto X also has an active display feature which lights up a percentage of the screen to show you notifications in locked mode. Both displays are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The two phones both don't have IR blasters or microSD card slots. But they do have NFC features and Android KitKat out of the box.

The Moto X has a quad core Snapdragon 801 CPU clocked at 2.5 GHz, Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM and 16 and 32 GB internal storage configurations.

The Nexus 5 has the smaller quad core Snapdragon 800 CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz and the same GPU, RAM and internal storage configurations.

Processing power is a just a bit more advanced on the Moto X. As such if you're looking for a more powerful and bigger Android smartphone, the Moto X is it.

Moreover, the camera on the Moto X is a lot better with its 13 MP count compared to 8 MP rear shooter on the Nexus 5.

Also, the selfie-cam on the Moto X is at 2 MP while the Nexus 5 only has a 1.3 MP front shooter.

The Nexus 5 camera has a a feature though that's not found on the Moto X. This is the optical image stabilization.

But despite this, the Moto X produces clearer and sharper images than the Nexus 5.

The battery on both devices is a 2300 mAH battery.

In terms of design, the Nexus 5 has a sleek, flat and durable build while the Moto X has a curved design.

If you are particular about color, the Moto X 2014 has more color choices. You can also choose between a polycarbonate, a metal and a wood frame for the phone.