LG Spirit 4G (MS870) vs Motorola Moto G31 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Spirit 4G vs Motorola Moto G31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2021 12:38 PM, updated: 12/29/2021 1:16 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G31 X LG Spirit 4G (MS870) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Motorola Moto G31 (64GB) Compare LG Spirit 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G31 (64GB)

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4 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	vs	26 Advantages Motorola Moto G31 (64GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)164% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+411 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.4"42% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 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
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
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

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Other model names	MetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870	Lenovo Moto G31 XT2173-1, XT2173-2, XT2173-3
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	12/21/2012	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/18/2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)	73.87 x 161.89 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 228765 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (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	100/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53QH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gray • QuickMemo • Java framework	• Colors: Mineral Grey, Baby Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Moto G31 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered