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Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 06Points
4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S30

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto E (XT1021)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs S30} 16 Advantages CAT S30
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8%
Thinner
vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+256 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)82%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAhvs+3000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
 
ModelMoto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Other model namesMotorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021Caterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)USA
(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaCAT
Release date5/13/20149/1/2015
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1980 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy22 hours18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered936 hours (39 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Picture-taking during video recording
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E (XT1021)CAT S30
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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