LG G4 vs Motorola Moto X Style

A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG G4 and the Motorola Moto X Style, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

LG G4 smartphone

LG G4

From $30
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VS
Motorola Moto X Style smartphone

Motorola Moto X Style

From $70
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Head to head

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Price$30$70
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging—15W
RAM (max)3 GB—
Storage (max)32 GB128 GB
Screen size5.5 in5.7 in
Main camera16 MP21 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)155 g179 g
ReleasedApr 2015Sep 2015
Summary: LG G4 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto X Style is ahead on storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto X Style is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG G4 is the cheaper option.

Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.

Display

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
TypeIPS LCD, Quantum IPSIPS LCD
Size5.5 inches5.7 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PPI—520 ppi

Platform

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
OSAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 4 UIAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992)Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPUHexa-core (4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)Hexa-core (4x1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 418Adreno 418

Memory

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 2 TB—
Internal32GB 3GB RAM—
RAM—3 GB LPDDR3
Internal Storage—16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Card Slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB)

Main Camera

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Single16 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (standard), 1/2.6", laser autofocus, OIS—
FeaturesLED flash, Laser Autofocus, OIS, Color Spectrum Sensorf/2.0 aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), dual-LED (CCT) flash, 1/2.4" sensor size
Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, slow motion
Megapixels—21 MP

Selfie Camera

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Single8 MP, f/2.0—
Video1080p1080p
Megapixels—5 MP
Features—f/2.0 aperture, LED flash

Battery

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
TypeRemovable Li-Ion 3000 mAhLi-Ion, non-removable
ChargingQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 (adapter not included)15W wired (Motorola TurboPower)
Capacity—3000 mAh

Body

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Dimensions148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm153.9 x 76.2 x 11.1 mm
Weight155 g179 g
BuildPlastic body, optional leather backWater-repellent nano-coating
SIMMicro-SIM—

Comms

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX4.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS—
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYes—
RadioStereo FM radio, RDSNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K), OTGmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
GPS—GPS, GLONASS

Launch

LG G4Motorola Moto X Style
Announced2015, April 28July 2015
StatusReleased 2015, April 29 (South Korea), June 2015 (Worldwide)—
Released—September 2015

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, LG G4 or Motorola Moto X Style?

LG G4 — 155 g for the LG G4 versus 179 g for the Motorola Moto X Style.

Which is newer, LG G4 or Motorola Moto X Style?

Motorola Moto X Style — Apr 2015 for the LG G4 versus Sep 2015 for the Motorola Moto X Style.

Is the LG G4 or the Motorola Moto X Style rated higher?

We rate the LG G4 7/10 and the Motorola Moto X Style 7/10.

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