Two smartphones are about to contend with the biggest models currently available on the market.
The Moto X Style and OnePlus 2 are upcoming phones that have all the specs you want but with a price tag that won't make your wallet weep.
Let's start off with the OnePlus 2 with its unique feature called "shelf." This reported feature allows users to swipe to the left of the home screen and see an area where all your favorite contacts and most used apps are compiled. OnePlus 2 also boasts a front-facing fingerprint unlock sensor that is also available in other high-end phones on the market.
The Moto X Style might not have the reported extra features like those found in OnePlus 2, but it does have the MotoMaker, an online design tool that allows owners to customize a unit to suit their personality. It also has the ability to expand its memory storage up to 128GB via microSD.
In terms of unit specs, the OnePlus 2 has a 5.5-inch display with a 1080p resolution. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 and has a 16GB storage and 3GB RAM (it is also available with a 64GB storage and 4GB RAM).
The Moto X Style, on the other hand, packs in Qualcomm's Snapdragon 808 processor in its 5.7-inch screen that showcases a 2560p resolution. The device comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB internal storage variants with 3GB RAM.
Although the 13MP main camera for the OnePlus2 includes a two-tone flash and laser focusing system, it is no match for the 21MP main camera of the Moto X Style, which promises sharper and more detailed pictures. The front camera on both devices is fair game since they both sport 5MP for your selfie needs.
Overall, both phones boast quality specs and functions that rival those in high-end devices, but If you're an avid photo taker and videographer, then the Moto X Style is the right smartphone for you since its camera is at par with the best smartphone cameras out there. If you're looking to stand out, then the minimalistic OnePlus 2 is the best option for you.
Here's a quick review of the specs for both the Moto X Style and the One Plus 2:
| Moto X Style | OnePlus 2 | |
| Memory | 16GB, 32GB, and 64 GB | 16GB and 64GB |
| MicroSD slot | Expandable up to 128GB | None |
| RAM | 3GB | 3 GB and 4 GB |
| Processor | Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 & quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 | Adreno 430 |
| Platform | Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | OxygenOS based on Android 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front Camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Rear Camera | 21MP | 13MP |
| Other Features | microUSB v2.0 | USB-C |
| MotoMaker | Alert Slider | |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3Changeable back panels | Corning Gorilla GlassFingerprint unlock sensor
Changeable back panels |
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| Reported Price | $400 | $390 |
Note that the OnePlus 2 will be available online through its invite system: you will only be able to preorder if you get an invite. Meanwhile, the Moto X Style will be available for purchase in September
