Side by side comparison and review of Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) and Motorola Moto G (3rd 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 X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 140.8 mm | 142.1 mm | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) has greater height than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
| Width | 72.4 mm | 72.4 mm | Both phones are the same width |
| Depth | 9.9 mm | 11.6 mm | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) is narrower than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
| Weight | 144 g | 155 g | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) is lighter than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
| Body Colour | White with bamboo | Black with black leather | Black | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX7 | |
| SAR Value | 0.558 W/kg | 0.675 W/kg | |
| 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) | Nano SIM | Micro SIM |
| DISPLAY | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5" | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has larger screen size than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD | |
| Pixel Density | 423 ppi | 294 ppi | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | Quad-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 330 | Qualcomm ADRENO 306 |
| MEMORY | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 1 GB | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more RAM than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 8 GB | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.). |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
| CAMERA | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.25 | F/2.0 | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) has better lens aperture than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual | |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures | Burst mode, Panorama | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p), 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Capture | Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) flash |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, slow motion video, tap to focus | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 2470 mAh | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.). |
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| Run Time Details | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Navigation | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 850 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 3, Band 7, Band 20, Band 42, Band 43 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD, TDD 3500, TDD 3700 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | - | |
| Messaging Services | WhatsApp, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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| FEATURES | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, notification LED | - |
| OTHERS | Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen.) | Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen.) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX7 |
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