Motorola Moto G
#6203
Motorola Moto G 4G
#6226Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G 4G
Performance
43.743.6
Camera
18.718.7
Display
56.556.5
Battery
19.719.7
Build
14.40.2
Connectivity
38.244.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.824.7
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G and Moto G 4G share similar build quality, both featuring a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 326-329 ppi.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, along with 1GB of RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical, offering a 5 MP rear camera and a 1.3 MP front camera, both capable of 720p video recording.
- Battery capacity is also the same at 2070 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options.
- The Moto G runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1.1, while the Moto G 4G comes with Android 4.4.2, also upgradable to 5.1.1, providing a slightly newer software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G
Motorola Moto G 4G
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G X1032Available as Moto G Forte with Moto G Grip Shell back panel
Also known as Motorola Moto G LTEAvailable as Moto G Ferrari Edition with Kevlar back panel (~$390)
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~329 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2070 mAh
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
129.9 x 65.9 x 11.6 mm (5.11 x 2.59 x 0.46 in)
Weight
143 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
White, Black, Moto G Ferrari Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass