Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs LG L40 (D160)

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

5/14/2014 11:26 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:38 AM

Compare LG L40 X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG L40 (D160) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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!

13 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	5 Advantages LG L40 (D160)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (2.2GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.68GB available)
+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+256 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4.3"23% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+FWVGA (854x480)7% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1980 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+114 grams (3.99 ounces)25% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

22 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E (XT1021)	L40 (D160)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	LG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	5/13/2014	4/1/2014
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	4GB (1.68GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Guest Mode • Quick Memo • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	LG L40 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)