New Moto G vs old Moto G comparison: spot the specs and size differences
The new Moto G 2014 edition upgrades from its predecessor exactly where it counts most, namely a larger display diagonal and higher camera resolution. Thus, potential users will be immediately notified that this is a bigger and, perhaps, better phone, the second they pick it up in the store.
Apart from the enlarged screen diagonal, Motorola placed another very distinguished feature in the new Moto G that is a rarity on smartphones still, especially in this price point - a dual stereo speaker set at the front. Moreover, the camera resolution grows from 5 MP to 8 MP, but it sill only records HD video, which is a bummer in this day and age where even midrangers do 1080p footage. We are willing to overlook this omission for that sweet, sweet microSD card slot, which is dearly missed on its predecessor.
Other than those, the specs sheet stays largely the same, down to the quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, the 1 GB of RAM, and 2070 mAh battery. Just as last year, the internal storage versions are 8 GB/16 GB, starting at $179.99 and $199.99, respectively, but the memory slot expansions makes those much more palatable. All in all, just like its predecessor, the new Moto G edition is probably one of the best value-for-money propositions you can currently get in the Android world, and, yes, that includes Chinese phones, too.
5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 inches
141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm
5.04 oz (143 g)
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 inches
131 x 67 x 10 mm
4.97 oz (141 g)
5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 inches
141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 inches
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm
5.04 oz (143 g)
5.54 x 2.85 x 0.39 inches
140.8 x 72.4 x 9.9 mm
5.08 oz (144 g)
5.16 x 2.64 x 0.39 inches
131 x 67 x 10 mm
4.97 oz (141 g)
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| Motorola Moto G (2014) | Motorola Moto G | Motorola Moto X |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 inches 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.26 oz / 149.0 g | 5.04 oz / 143.0 g | 4.59 oz / 130.0 g |
| Resistance | ||
| Splash | ||
| Features | ||
| Interchangeable covers | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | ||
| Black, White | Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Red, White | Black, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.0-inch, 68.99% screen-to-body | 4.5-inch, 64.51% screen-to-body | 4.7-inch, 70.63% screen-to-body |
| Type | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | ||
| 1280x720px, 294 PPI | 1280x720px, 329 PPI | 1280x720px, 316 PPI |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Protection | ||
| Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon 400 | Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 1200 MHz | Quad-core 1200 MHz | Dual-core 1700 MHz Krait |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 305 | Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 |
| Memory | ||
| 1GB/8GB | 1GB (LPDDR2)/8GB 1GB/16GB |
2GB (LPDDR2)/16GB 2GB/32GB 2GB/64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDHC up to 32 GB | ||
| OS | ||
| Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4) | 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) |
Battery
| Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2070 mAh | 2070 mAh, Li - Ion | 2200 mAh |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 8 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 |
5 MP (Autofocus) | 10 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 30 mm Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 720p (30 fps) | 720p (30 fps) | 1080p (60 fps) |
| Front | ||
| 2 MP Video capture: 720p |
1.3 MP Video capture: 720p (30 fps) |
2 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0, Yes |
| WLAN | ||
| Yes | 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 |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Thermometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T4 | M3/T3 | |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | ||
| Radio | ||
| FM | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) Bands | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13, 5, 4, 2 | ||
| 3G Bands | ||
| 5, 8, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 | 5, 8, 4, 2, 1 |
| Data Speed | ||
| HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | 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 |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano 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 | ||
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.21 W/kg Body: 0.65 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.52 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.08 W/kg |
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Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2014 | Nov 13, 2013 | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Prices (MSRP) | ||
| $180 | $179 | |
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