Google Pixel vs Motorola Moto E4 vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel vs Motorola Moto E4 vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google PixelGoogle PixelGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Motorola Moto E4Motorola Moto E4Global · 2GB · 16GB · MTK
Motorola Moto E4 PlusMotorola Moto E4 PlusInternational · 3GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel
Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Motorola Moto E4
Motorola Moto E4
Global · 2GB · 16GB · MTK
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Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Motorola Moto E4 Plus
International · 3GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 4.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 5.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
16 reviews
6.5
43 reviews
6.6
59 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel vs Motorola Moto E4 vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus

Specs Google Pixel price compare Google Pixel
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		Motorola Moto E4 prices Motorola Moto E4
Global · 2GB · 16GB · MTK 		Motorola Moto E4 Plus price comparison Motorola Moto E4 Plus
International · 3GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD HD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 66% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.5 mm
143.8 mm
8.6 mm 		72.0 mm
144.5 mm
9.3 mm 		77.5 mm
155.0 mm
9.6 mm
Weight 143 g 150 g 198 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		MT6737
Quad-Core 		MT6737
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 145.387
v6 		21.200
v? 		34.000
v?
Battery 2770 mAh 2800 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Google Motorola Motorola
Aliases -- Moto E (4th gen.), MTK Moto E (4th gen.) Plus, Moto E4+, XT1771

Release Date
Release date October 2016,
7 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel
Motorola Moto E4
Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Google Pixel
Motorola Moto E4
Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Size
69.5 mm • 143.8 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 144.5 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.5 mm • 155.0 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 150 g 198 g
Usable surface 69 % 66 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic Plastic
Resistance IP53 - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Gold
Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5" 5.5"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Without Notch
  • 70% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.4
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
6.4
6.6
Is it comfortable?
9.2
7.6
6.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
6.8
5.7
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz MediaTek MT6737 (1.3Ghz) MediaTek MT6737 (1.3Ghz)
CPU 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.3 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MHz ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
145.387
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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21.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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34.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 22% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
6.5
7.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
6.3
6.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
4.1
5.2
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX378 Exmor RS Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.55 µm -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
  • 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
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
90
Mobile
90
Photo
91
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.6
6.3
6.8
Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
3.8
4.6
Quality of selfies
8.8
5.9
5.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.4
7.7
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- -- --
American measurement

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

 0.890 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		1.170 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
7.8
8.0
Quality of the GPS
9.3
7.7
7.7
And the WiFi?
8.6
7.7
7.7
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2770 mAh
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2800 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 19%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 27%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 94%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 40%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 27%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
  • 19%
    Never
  • 32%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 30%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
16 reviews
43 reviews
59 reviews
Prices
From $ 592 --
From $ 160 --
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