Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
ZTE Iconic Phablet
Performance
43.628.1
Camera
18.719.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
19.725.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
35.736.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
28.522.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Iconic Phablet offers a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~258 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a Qualcomm chipset with 8GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, but the Moto G has a quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz, whereas the ZTE's specific CPU details are not provided.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the ZTE can record video at 1080p, compared to the Moto G's 720p.
- The Moto G has a smaller 2070 mAh battery, while the ZTE boasts a larger 3200 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- The Moto G runs on Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 6.0), whereas the ZTE operates on Android 4.3, and the Moto G includes stereo speakers, unlike the ZTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen)
ZTE Iconic Phablet
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G XT1068, Motorola Moto G2, Motorola Moto G+1Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen.) with Digital TV
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
N/A
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.2
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in)
160 x 81.3 x 9.4 mm (6.30 x 3.20 x 0.37 in)
Weight
149 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
