P25 Public Safety · August 4, 2026

Motorola APX 2000 vs APX 1000: P25 Entry-Level Portable Tiers

APX 2000 vs APX 1000 鈥?P25 Phase 2 entry portables with top display, GPS, and AES-256 encryption for public safety and utility fleets.

SpecificationP25 Phase 2..P25 Phase 2..
ProtocolP25 Phase 2P25 Phase 2
DisplayTop display with channel infoTop display
Battery2,900mAh IMPRES 2 / 28h2,900mAh IMPRES 2 / 28h
RuggednessIP67, MIL-STD-810GIP67, MIL-STD-810G
EncryptionAES-256, OTARAES-256, OTAR

Motorola

APX 2000 is the mid-entry P25 portable with full Phase 2 TDMA doubling voice capacity on a single 12.5kHz channel. Top display shows channel name, zone, and battery status for field awareness. WiFi-capable for over-the-air programming on select variants.

APX

APX 1000 is the most affordable P25 Phase 2 entry point with simplified top display and same AES-256 encryption. For utility crews and school security where P25 compliance is required but voice-only operation covers all needs.

Data Source: Motorola Solutions APX Portfolio Datasheets