Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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

4/29/2017 10:25 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Motorola Primus X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola Primus (XT621) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
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!

14 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2.2GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1980 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1860 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Change model
Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Primus (XT621)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	Nextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	(Global, International), (Latin America)
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/13/2014	1/1/2013
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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	7.2 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	iDEN 800 UMTS 2100/1900/1700
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	iDEN, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP7X
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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 • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Motorola Primus (XT621)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)