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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) |
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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) |
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) |
| Network | ||
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| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 - XT1548 | ||
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900 / 2100 - XT1541 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global model |
| HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1540 | HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - USA model | |
| HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 - XT1548 | ||
| 4G Network | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - XT1541 | |
| 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1540 | ||
| 2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 25, 26, 41 - XT1548 | ||
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, July. Released 2015, July | 2014, September. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in) | 141.5 x 70.7 x 11 mm (5.57 x 2.78 x 0.43 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 149 g (5.26 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| IPX7 water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes | ||
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 | Adreno 305 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
| eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/2.0, AF | 8 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR |
| Selfie Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 2 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | Auto-HDR | |
| Video | ||
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| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| WLAN | 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 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Digital TV (DS DTV 16GB model only) | ||
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2070 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White | White, Black | SAR | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) | |
| Models | XT1541, XT1540, XT1548, Moto G3 | XT1068, XT1063, XT1064, XT1069, XT1077 |
| Price | About 170 EUR | About 160 EUR |
| Tests | ||
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| Performance | Basemark X: 1866 | Basemark OS II 2.0: 497Basemark X: 3142 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1009:1 (nominal), 2.026 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Compare PHOTO / Compare VIDEO | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 75dB / Noise 69dB / Ring 75dB | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -91.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB | Noise -91.6dB / Crosstalk -91.7dB |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 76h | Endurance rating 50h |