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Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1557) vs Motorola Moto C (XT1756)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G Turbo 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 Turbo (XT1557) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Moto C (XT1756) Compare Motorola Moto G Turbo X
5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1557)

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Moto G Turbo (XT1557)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1557) vs Moto C (XT1756)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto C (XT1756)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+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)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
+2470 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2350 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)1%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29%
Thinner
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
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

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE
150 Mbps
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
ModelMoto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G3 Turbo, Moto G Turbo edition XT1557Telcel Lenovo Moto C XT1756 (4G), Motorola Watson
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Latin America)ArgentinaChileMexicoPeru
(Latin America), Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date12/1/20156/2/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/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
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)Moto C (XT1756)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC40
Battery capacity2470 mAh2350 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Moto G 3rd Generation Turbo Edition
• Motorola Assist
• Fast battery charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Starry Black, Pearl White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G Turbo (XT1557)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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