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LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 4 vs Motorola Droid Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) 06Points
LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

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11Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare LG Nexus 4 X
Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

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Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)} 6 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) vs Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 11 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs16GB (10GB available)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)20%
Lighter		vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+318 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT NOVA IPSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.7"vs+5"6%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 10.5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP58%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2100 mAhvs+3500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
30 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
 
ModelNexus 4 (E960 16GB)Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model namesLG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG MakoVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGMotorola
Release date11/13/20128/20/2013
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight139 grams (4.87 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display typeTFT NOVA IPSSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)318 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System versionAndroid 4.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPortNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BL-T5		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby390 hours (16.3 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• Miracast
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
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