Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)

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

1/3/2014 12:01 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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!

16 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	7 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB DDR
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+720x1280 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x960 pixels
+4.5"29% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+f/2.4 (aperture)17% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (720x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2070 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)4% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
326 PPI	vs	+330 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

22 Common items in both devices

8GB (5.49GB available) / 8GB (6GB available)

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Apple iPhone 4
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	11/13/2013	6/1/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	330 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	iOS 7.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Apple A4
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB DDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	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+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.75µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (720x480)
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
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1420 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	12 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	iPhone 4 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)