Motorola Moto G 2014 vs Sony Xperia L: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G 2014 vs Sony Xperia L. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G 2014Motorola Moto G 2014Global · 1GB · 16GB · LKTE
Sony Xperia LSony Xperia LGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G 2014
Motorola Moto G 2014
Global · 1GB · 16GB · LKTE
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Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia L
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.8Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.4
298 reviews
6.8
26 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G 2014 vs Sony Xperia L

Specs stores to buy Motorola Moto G 2014 Motorola Moto G 2014
Global · 1GB · 16GB · LKTE 		Sony Xperia L prices Sony Xperia L
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 5" 4.3"
Resolution HD LowRes
Usable surface 69% useful 61% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.7 mm
141.5 mm
11.0 mm 		65.0 mm
128.7 mm
9.7 mm
Weight 149 g 129 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 22.345
v? 		11.941
v?
Battery 2390 mAh 1750 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX134 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Motorola Sony
Aliases Moto G2, Moto G+1, Moto G (2014), Moto G (2014) DTV Xperia L C2105, Xperia L C2104

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		March 2013,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G 2014
Sony Xperia L
Motorola Moto G 2014
Sony Xperia L
Size
70.7 mm • 141.5 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 128.7 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 149 g 129 g
Usable surface 69 % 61 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		LowRes
480 x 854 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 228 Pixels per inch

Others

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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.5
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.2
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.7
6.4
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 2x Krait 200 1.4 GHz
Type Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
22.345
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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11.941
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
7.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.0
5.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.4
4.4
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX134 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 0.3 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
7.1
7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
5.2
Quality of selfies
5.8
2.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.8
6.9
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Mini SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • 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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
7.9
Quality of the GPS
7.8
7.8
And the WiFi?
8.2
8.6
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
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1750 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 44%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 34%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 51%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 12%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
  • 60%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
298 reviews
26 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 189 --