Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) vs LG G2 mini
Comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) and LG G2 mini: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Battery & charging | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 234 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 5″
- against 4.7″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- against 540 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,280 px
- against 960 px
LG G2 mini, if you care about…
- Weight
- 121 g
- against 155 g
- SIM Configurations
- Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM
- against Micro-SIM
- Usable Surface
- 71.2 %
- against 68.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 9.8 mm
- against 11 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 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 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Red, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 9.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Body Height | 141.5 mm | 129.6 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 121 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.9 % | 71.2 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,390 mAh | 2,440 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | — | 16 h |
| Standby time | — | 700 h |
Display
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ Best value | 4.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 540 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi Best value | 234 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM | Single Micro-SIM, Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM Best value |
| 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, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 100 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) | G2 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1072 | D618 |
