LG G2 vs Motorola Moto X (1st Gen)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G2 and the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $35 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 10 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 143 g | 130 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Aug 2013 |
Summary: LG G2 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera. Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? LG G2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (316 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Pixel Density | ~424 ppi | — |
Platform
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (MSM8960DT) with Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 320 |
Memory
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| RAM | 2 GB | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB or 32 GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| Card Slot | No (South Korean variant had microSDXC up to 64GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 29mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, OIS, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash | Clear Pixel technology |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, autofocus, LED flash |
Selfie Camera
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Single | 2.1 MP, f/2.6 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh | Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | Standard charging |
Body
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm | 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in), tapering to 5.7mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 130 g (4.59 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Build | — | Plastic body, customizable back covers (including wood options later) |
Comms
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE | 4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| LG G2 | Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) |
|---|
| Announced | August 7, 2013 | August 2013 |
| Status | Released September 2013 | Released August 23, 2013 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG G2 or Motorola Moto X (1st Gen)?
LG G2 — 3,000 mAh for the LG G2 versus 2,200 mAh for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen).
Which is lighter, LG G2 or Motorola Moto X (1st Gen)?
Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) — 143 g for the LG G2 versus 130 g for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen).
Which is newer, LG G2 or Motorola Moto X (1st Gen)?
LG G2 — Sep 2013 for the LG G2 versus Aug 2013 for the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen).
Is the LG G2 or the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) rated higher?
We rate the LG G2 8/10 and the Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) 7/10.
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