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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1032)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 18Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto G (XT1032) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)

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!

Droid Mini (XT1030)} 18 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Moto G (XT1032)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1032)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)82%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.49GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+(back) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
2000 mAhvs+2070 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030Motorola Moto G1 XT1032, Moto G X1032, Motorola Falcon
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/26/201311/13/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
RAM memory2GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standby336 hours (14 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Moto G (XT1032)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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