Motorola Moto G 2015 vs Moto G LTE (2014) vs Moto G LTE (2013): specs comparison
The latest generation of Motorola's bestseller, the Moto G (2015) is already official, and as usual, we couldn't wait to compare it with its predecessors, 2014's second-gen Moto G, and the original one that launched all the way back in 2013.
Despite the evolution of the different generations, one thing remained the same - the Moto G always offered a lot of bang for the buck, providing a well-rounded user experience without hurting your wallet much.
Whether you're rocking an older Moto G and looking to upgrade or eyeing the Moto G family with pleasure for the first time, you will probably want to compare the three generations of the trooper and see which one suits your needs best.
Here's how they stack up against one another.
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| Motorola Moto G (2015) | Motorola Moto G LTE (2014) | Motorola Moto G LTE |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.48 inches 142 x 72.4 x 12.2 mm |
5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 inches 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm |
5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches 129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.47 oz / 155.0 g | 5.47 oz / 155.0 g | 5.04 oz / 143.0 g |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Plastic | ||
| Resistance | ||
| Water; IPx7 | Splash | |
| Features | ||
| Notification light | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, White | Black, Yellow | Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Red, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.0-inch, 67.05% screen-to-body | 5.0-inch, 68.99% screen-to-body | 4.5-inch, 65.38% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | ||
| 1280x720px, 294 PPI | 1280x720px, 294 PPI | 1280x720px, 326 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 410 8916 | Snapdragon 400 8926 | Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 1400 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
Quad-core 1200 MHz ARM Cortex-A7 |
Quad-core 1200 MHz |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 306 | Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3)/16GB 1GB/8GB |
1GB/16GB | 1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2470 mAh | 2390 mAh | 2070 mAh, Li - Ion |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 | 8 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 | 5 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 1080p (30 fps) Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling |
720p (30 fps) | 720p (30 fps) |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP (HDR) | 2 MP Video capture: 720p |
1.3 MP Video capture: 720p (30 fps) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n | b,g,n Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n | b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Radio | ||
| FM | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 3, 7, 20 | 2, 4, 5, 17 |
| 3G Bands | ||
| 8, 1 | 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE, HSPA, HSUPA | LTE Cat 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | ||
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Nov 25, 2015 FCC ID value: IHDT56QG1 | ||
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.06 W/kg Body: 1.12 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.40 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.33 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2015 | May 13, 2014 | |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $219 | ||
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