Side by side comparison and review of Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) and Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 129.9 mm | 140.8 mm | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has greater height than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Width | 65.9 mm | 72.4 mm | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has greater width than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Depth | 11.6 mm | 9.9 mm | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) is narrower than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Weight | 143 g | 144 g | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) is lighter than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Body Colour | White | Black | White with bamboo | Black with black leather | Black | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg | 0.558 W/kg | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.5" | 5.2" | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has larger screen size than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 329 ppi | 423 ppi | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | Quad-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 305 | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 |
| MEMORY | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more RAM than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 16 GB | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/2.25 | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures | Burst mode, panoramic pictures | |
| Light Source | LED light | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | Quick Capture |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 1.3 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2070 mAh | 2300 mAh | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.). |
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| Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 4.4 (KitKat) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 850 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 17 | Band 3, Band 7, Band 20, Band 42, Band 43 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 700b | FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD, TDD 3500, TDD 3700 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WPA2 | - | |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | Google Hangouts, SMS, MMS | WhatsApp, SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, QCP, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| FEATURES | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | |
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| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, alarm clock with snooze, stopwatch | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, multitasking, Screen capture, Face Unlock, Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), Google Voice typing function | Multitasking, notification LED |
| OTHERS | Motorola Moto G (1st Gen.) | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter | Power adapter |
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