LG G4 (Dual H818N) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G4 vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/9/2016 7:16 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 5:21 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X LG G4 (Dual H818N) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare LG G4 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 (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!

9 Advantages LG G4 (Dual H818N)	vs	13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+(back) 16MP24% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	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
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core (20nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)14% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)88% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

534 PPI

5.5"

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus

OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	LG G4 Dual-SIM H818N, LG-H818N, LG P1	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, India	(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015	9/1/2016
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	LG UX 4.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	21 hours
Standby	315 hours (13.1 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G4 (Dual H818N)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered