Motorola Moto E (2020) vs Motorola Moto G Pure
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E (2020) and the Motorola Moto G Pure, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Price | $59 | $26 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,550 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 185 g | 188 g |
| Released | Jun 2020 | Oct 2021 |
Summary: Motorola Moto E (2020) is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto G Pure is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto E (2020) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G Pure is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~271 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 32GB | — |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 512GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Modules | Dual: 13 MP, f/2.0 (wide, 1.12µm pixel size, PDAF) + 2 MP, f/2.2 (depth sensor) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Modules | Single: 5 MP, f/2.0 (1.12µm pixel size) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3550 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76.6 x 8.7 mm (6.29 x 3.02 x 0.34 in) | 167.4 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.59 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.5 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back and frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Nano-SIM |
| Colors | Midnight Blue | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IP52 water-repellent design |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E (2020) | Motorola Moto G Pure |
|---|
| Announced | June 5, 2020 | 2021, October 07 |
| Status | Released June 10, 2020 | Available. Released 2021, October 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E (2020) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Pure — 3,550 mAh for the Motorola Moto E (2020) versus 4,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto E (2020) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto E (2020) — 185 g for the Motorola Moto E (2020) versus 188 g for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto E (2020) or Motorola Moto G Pure?
Motorola Moto G Pure — Jun 2020 for the Motorola Moto E (2020) versus Oct 2021 for the Motorola Moto G Pure.
Is the Motorola Moto E (2020) or the Motorola Moto G Pure rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E (2020) 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G Pure 6/10.
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