Motorola Moto G (XT1031) vs LG Spirit (3G H420)

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

4/3/2020 10:14 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare LG Spirit X Motorola Moto G (XT1031) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points LG Spirit (3G H420) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Spirit (3G H420)

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6 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)	vs	9 Advantages LG Spirit (3G H420)
+8GB (5.49GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+326 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP42% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+125 grams (4.38 ounces)14% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)16% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2070 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh1% 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	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

28 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
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Model	Moto G (XT1031)	Spirit (3G H420)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)	LG Spirit H420, LG H420 Spirit 3G
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Mexico
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	11/13/2013	3/30/2015
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	66.1 x 133.3 millimeters (2.6 x 5.25 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-52UH
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	9 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Titan, Gold, White • LG UI 4.1 • Slightly curved screen • Quick Memo, Q-Slide
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1031)	LG Spirit (3G H420)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered