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Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G vs Motorola RAZR D1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola RAZR D1 X Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) 15Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918) Compare Motorola Moto G 4G X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Single-core

1785
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040)

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Moto G 4G (XT1040)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs RAZR D1 (XT918)} 5 Advantages Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (5.49GB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+326 PPI98%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.5"29%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2070 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1785 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)5%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Analog and Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

19 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
ModelMoto G 4G (XT1040)RAZR D1 (XT918)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G1 XT1040 (4G LTE), Motorola PeregrineMotorola Razr D1 Dual Chip TV, Motorola RAZR D1 TV Dual Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/20143/14/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)59 x 110 millimeters (2.32 x 4.33 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6575
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305PowerVR SXG531T
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 7, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedAnalog and Digital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
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 G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HW4X
Battery capacity2070 mAh1785 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)6.8 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)390 hours (16.3 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 4G 1st Generation
• 50GB Google Drive
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola SmartActions
• Panoramic photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G 4G (XT1040)Motorola RAZR D1 (XT918)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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