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Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) vs Motorola Moto C (XT1750)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto C X Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) 17Points
4"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1785
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Motorola Moto C (XT1750) Compare Motorola Droid 4 X
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Droid 4 (XT894)} 17 Advantages Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) vs Moto C (XT1750)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1750)
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+275 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)16%
Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)43%
Thinner
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
1785 mAhvs+2350 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+9 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)Moto C (XT1750)
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ModelDroid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid 4 XT894, Droid 4G, Motorola MaseratiLenovo Moto C XT1750 (3G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson
Country or region availableUSA
USA
SlovakiaRussiaUkraine
Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date2/10/20126/2/2017
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 126.7 millimeters (2.75 x 4.99 in)73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)154 grams (5.39 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)Moto C (XT1750)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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)Moto C (XT1750)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
SNN5905A, EB41
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC40
Battery capacity1785 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby204 hours (8.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
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, 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: Starry Black, Pearl White
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid 4 (XT894)Moto C (XT1750)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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