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Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs NGM Forward Active

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs NGM Forward Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward Active X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 05Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points NGM Forward Active Compare Motorola Moto E X
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Active

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!

Moto E (XT1021)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Forward Active} 14 Advantages NGM Forward Active
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)56%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+258 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.7"33%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAhvs+3200 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
HDR photo only main camera
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
 
ModelMoto E (XT1021)Forward Active
Other model namesMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021NGM Forward Active Dual Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)USA
(Global, International), (Latin America), USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaNGM
Release date5/13/201411/1/2013
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)81 x 163.5 millimeters (3.19 x 6.44 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM821032bit: MediaTek MT6589WT
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302PowerVR SXG544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1980 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours18.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Smart gestures
• Asphalt 6 Game (full)
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (XT1021)NGM Forward Active
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.831W/kg (body)
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