LG Optimus L9 (P768) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus L9 vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2013 5:54 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X LG Optimus L9 (P768) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare LG Optimus L9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

10 Advantages LG Optimus L9 (P768)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+4.7"4% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+2150 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.68GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+326 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G+ HSPA+

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
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Model	Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model names	LG Optimus L9 P768, LG P768, LG L9	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2012	11/13/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.2 x 131.9 millimeters (2.69 x 5.19 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 4430	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.68GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	798 hours (33.3 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • Touch focus • QMemo, QTranslator • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby Mobile sound • WiFi dual-band DLNA • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus L9 (P768)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)