LG Extravert 2 (VN280) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between LG Extravert 2 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2014 12:52 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E X LG Extravert 2 (VN280) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare LG Extravert 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

2 Advantages LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
512MB	vs	+4GB (2.2GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)30% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+256 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+FWVGA (854x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps136 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh98% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Verizon LG Extravert 2 VN280, LG VN280	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2014	5/13/2014
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	feature not registered	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	22 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue • LED notification • Facebook, Twitter • Opera browser • HAC (M4/T4)	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Extravert 2 (VN280)	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered