Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs T-Mobile myTouch 4G

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs T-Mobile myTouch 4G 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 T-Mobile myTouch 4G X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points T-Mobile myTouch 4G Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

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

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17 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	3 Advantages T-Mobile myTouch 4G
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR
+8GB (5.49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.2GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+4.5"18% Larger screen	vs	3.8"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2070 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)14% Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

+10 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	myTouch 4G
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	T-Mobile myTouch HD, T-Mobile myTouch 4G, HTC Glacier
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	USA
Brand	Motorola	T-Mobile
Release date	11/13/2013	11/4/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	61 x 121.9 millimeters (2.4 x 4.8 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (1.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100
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, HSPA+
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)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	10 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
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 • 8GB microSD included • HTC Sense UI • Optical trackpad • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	T-Mobile myTouch 4G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered