Motorola Moto G vs Motorola Moto X vs Google Nexus 5: specs comparison
After months worth of anticipation, Motorola's foray into the low-end smartphone market is now a reality, thanks to the just-outed Moto G. The Moto G largely takes its design cues from the Moto X, though it's admittedly a stripped-down, slightly less-chic version of it, communicating its humble price tag. But what a price tag it is! Starting at $179, the Moto G is a true value proposition, pitting it in the increasingly popular super-high value proposition niche, along with the likes of the Nexus line, and even the Moto X. And though it's less expensive than Google's latest and greatest Nexus 5 and the Moto X, it's likely that the general public will still try and draw parallels between the two, in an attempt to estimate whether shelling out the extra bucks isn't going to get them a palpably better, higher-end experience. This is precisely where we and our handy specs comparison tool get in, and you can see the Moto G, the Moto X and the Nexus 5 battle it out side-by-side right below.
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.
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| Motorola Moto G | Motorola Moto X | Google Nexus 5 |
Design
| 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 / 143.0 g | 4.59 oz / 130.0 g | 4.59 oz / 130.0 g |
| Features | ||
| Interchangeable covers | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Red, White | Black, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, White | Black, Red, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.5-inch, 64.51% screen-to-body | 4.7-inch, 70.63% screen-to-body | 5.0-inch, 70.89% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | ||
| 1280x720px, 329 PPI | 1280x720px, 316 PPI | 1920x1080px, 445 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960 | Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 1200 MHz |
Dual-core 1700 MHz Krait |
Quad-core 2260 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 | Adreno 330 |
| Memory | ||
| 1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB 1GB/16GB |
2GB (LPDDR2)/16GB 2GB/32GB 2GB/64GB |
2GB (LPDDR3)/32GB 2GB/16GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2070 mAh, Li - Ion | 2200 mAh | 2300 mAh, Li - Polymer |
| Charging | ||
| Qi wireless charging | ||
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 5 MP (Autofocus) | 10 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 30 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
8 MP (OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 30.4 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" |
| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 720p (30 fps) | 1080p (60 fps) | 1080p (30 fps) OIS, Video light |
| Front | ||
| 1.3 MP Video capture: 720p (30 fps) |
2 MP | 1.3 MP Video capture: 720p |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0, Yes | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| b,g,n Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 b, g, n | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac | a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Thermometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T4 | M3/T3 | |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,SlimPort,TV-out | ||
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13, 5, 4, 2 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | |
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 6, 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 |
| Data Speed | ||
| 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 |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano 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: May 10, 2013 FCC ID value: IHDT56PA1 | Date approved: Nov 04, 2013 FCC ID value: ZNFD821 | |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.21 W/kg Body: 0.65 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.52 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.08 W/kg |
Head: 0.92 W/kg Body: 1.01 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.46 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.23 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2013 | Aug 01, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $179 | $399 | |
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