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Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) vs LG L40 (Dual D170)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid 4 vs LG L40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L40 X Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) 20Points
4"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)

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Droid 4 (XT894)} 20 Advantages Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) vs L40 (Dual D170)} 9 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+275 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1785 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+114 grams (3.99 ounces)57%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
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ModelDroid 4 (XT894)L40 (Dual D170)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid 4 XT894, Droid 4G, Motorola MaseratiLG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date2/10/20124/1/2014
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 126.7 millimeters (2.75 x 4.99 in)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR UILG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
SNN5905A, EB41
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1785 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy12.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby204 hours (8.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
3D stereo sound
• CDMA/GSM Dual-mode
• Docking connector
• HAC (M4/T3)
• HDMI 1.4
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)LG L40 (Dual D170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
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