LG G2 (D802 16GB) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/9/2016 12:35 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:25 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X LG G2 (D802 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) Compare LG G2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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!

5 Advantages LG G2 (D802 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
+2.27GHz 32bit Quad-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)5% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)71% Thinner
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+534 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	LG G2 D802 4G for UK, LG G2 D802 4G LTE	Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	feature not registered	Brazil, Colombia, India
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2013	9/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 138.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.45 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.27GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	21 hours
Standby	696 hours (29 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dolby mobile sound Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 (D802 16GB)	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)	feature not registered