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Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1045) vs Motorola Moto C (XT1756)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G 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 Moto G 4G (XT1045) 12Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Motorola Moto C (XT1756) Compare Motorola Moto G 4G X
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1045)

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Moto G 4G (XT1045)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1045) vs Moto C (XT1756)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1756)
+8GB (5.49GB available)37%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+326 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+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 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2070 mAhvs+2350 mAh14%
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
+10 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
ModelMoto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Other model namesAT&T Motorola Moto G1 XT1045 (4G LTE), Motorola PeregrineTelcel Lenovo Moto C XT1756 (4G), Motorola Watson
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)ArgentinaChileMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date5/13/20146/2/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 17)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm 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
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
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 registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC40
Battery capacity2070 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)feature not registered
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 4G 1st Generation
โ€ข 50GB Google Drive
โ€ข Slow motion video
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G 4G (XT1045)Moto C (XT1756)
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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