Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Motorola Moto G 4G
Comparison between Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) and Motorola Moto G 4G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto E (2nd gen), ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 0.7 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,390 mAh
- against 2,070 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Micro-SIM
- OS Version
- 5
- against 4
Motorola Moto G 4G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 329 ppi
- against 245 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 11.6 mm
- against 12.3 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- against 540 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,280 px
- against 960 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 302 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model); quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 (LTE model) | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 12.3 mm | 11.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 66.8 mm | 65.9 mm |
| Body Height | 129.9 mm | 129.9 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 143 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 64.3 % Best value | 64 % |
Battery
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,390 mAh Best value | 2,070 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.5″ | 4.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi | 329 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 929 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B17 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
Audio
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1521, XT1506 | XT1039, XT1040, XT1045 |
