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LG Prime 2 (X170FTV) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G X LG Prime 2 (X170FTV) 12Points
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB) Compare LG Prime 2 X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)

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Prime 2 (X170FTV)} 12 Advantages LG Prime 2 (X170FTV) vs Moto G (XT1036 8GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)21%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+2540 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2070 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Digital TV 1SegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5.49GB available)37%
More internal storage for applications and files
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)10%
Lighter
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
196 PPIvs+326 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
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ModelPrime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Other model namesLG L Prime 2 TV X170, LG Prime II X170, LG X170FTVMotorola Moto G1 XT1036, Motorola Falcon
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandLGMotorola
Release date9/1/201511/13/2013
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 140.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.54 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT658232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVDigital TV 1SegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2540 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby100 hours (4.2 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LG UI 4.0
• Knock On, Knock Code
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Prime 2 (X170FTV)Moto G (XT1036 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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