Motorola Moto G vs Motorola Moto X: Comparison

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

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Motorola Moto GMotorola Moto GGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Motorola Moto XMotorola Moto XGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Motorola Moto X
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Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
115 reviews
8.5
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G vs Motorola Moto X

Specs Motorola Moto G price comparison Motorola Moto G
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Motorola Moto X Motorola Moto X
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.5" 4.7"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 65% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 65.9 mm
129.9 mm
11.6 mm 		65.3 mm
129.4 mm
10.0 mm
Weight 143 g 130 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 17.223
v? 		18.483
v?
Battery 2070 mAh 2200 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
10.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
OV10823
Selfie Camera SELF 1.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Motorola Motorola
Aliases XT939G, XT1032, Moto G Google Play Edition Ghost, XT1052

Release Date
Release date November 2013,
10 years ago 		August 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto X
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto X
Size
65.9 mm • 129.9 mm • 11.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.3 mm • 129.4 mm • 10.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 130 g
Usable surface 65 % 72 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS • AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.6
8.8
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.9
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Krait 300 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
17.223
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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18.483
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.3
8.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.4
7.6
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 10.5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV10823
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2.6"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.3 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.7
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
4.2
6.3
Quality of selfies
5.0
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
7.3
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B13 (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA B5 (850)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro 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
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • BPP (Basic Printing Profile)
  • OBEX (OBject EXchange)

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

USB
USB
  • 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.

 0.790 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.170 W/Kg on head
1.060 W/Kg on body 		1.390 W/Kg on head
0.500 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
8.2
Quality of the GPS
7.9
7.9
And the WiFi?
8.3
8.1
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
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2200 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 49%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 45%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 49%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 20%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
115 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
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