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LG Optimus G Pro (E986) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus G Pro vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X LG Optimus G Pro (E986) 11Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.2
MP

2.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3140
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) Compare LG Optimus G Pro X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus G Pro (E986)

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Optimus G Pro (E986)} 11 Advantages LG Optimus G Pro (E986) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3140 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)17%
Lighter
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.3MPvs+(front) 5MP119%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
16GB (10GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
ModelOptimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Other model namesLG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E986 for Europe, LG Gee FHDVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th Gen
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGMotorola
Release date8/1/20136/1/2016
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Front camera (secondary)2.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BL-48TH
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3140 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG Optimus UI 3.0
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• Dual shot camera
• QRemote 2.0
• LED notification
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus G Pro (E986)Moto G4 Play (XT1609)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)feature not registered
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