Of course, it goes without saying that, ultimately, the Moto G is the underspec'd device in this particular test. However, seeing as it features the Snapdragon 400 chipset, it's fair to say that it should deliver a more than decent user experience. Having said that, let's go ahead and see how the trio compares on paper.
Motorola Moto G vs Motorola Moto X vs Google Nexus 5
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android (5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3) | Android (5.1, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2) | Android (6.0, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4) |
| Dimensions | 5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches (129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm) | 5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 inches (129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm) | 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches (137.84 x 69.17 x 8.59 mm) |
| Weight | 5.04 oz (143 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) | 4.59 oz (130 g) the average is 5.4 oz (153 g) |
| Features | Interchangeable covers |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.5 inches | 4.7 inches | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 329 ppi | 316 ppi | 445 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 64.51 % | 70.63 % | 70.89 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 5 megapixels | 10 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Flash | LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.4 | F2.4 | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) - The lower (shorter) the focal length number, the wider the shot will be. Conversely, longer focal length cameras produce narrower frames, which can be used for telephoto (zoomed-in) purposes. | 30 mm | 30.4 mm | |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.6" | 1/3.2" | |
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.4 μm | ||
| Hardware Features | Autofocus | Autofocus | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Face detection, Digital zoom, Self-timer, Touch to focus, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Features | Optical image stabilization, Video light | ||
| Front-facing camera | 1.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps) | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Quad-core, 1200 MHz | Dual-core, 1700 MHz, Krait | Quad-core, 2260 MHz, Krait 400 |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 | Adreno 330 |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 1 GB RAM / LPDDR2 | 2 GB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / LPDDR2 | 2 GB RAM (Dual-channel, 800 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 2070 mAh | 2200 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Wireless charging | Built-in | ||
| Talk time | 13.00 hours the average is 19 h (1140 min) | 17.00 hours the average is 19 h (1140 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 10.0 days (240 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | 12.5 days (300 hours) the average is 19 days (465 h) | |
| Music playback | 60.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort, TV-out |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | |
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 13, 5, 4, 2 | Bands 20, 5, 8, 3, 1, 7 | |
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | $ 179 | $ 399 |
