Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2014 2:17 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)35% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+4.8"7% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2070 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2403
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	11/13/2013	9/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	229 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 (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
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 (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	12 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	640 hours (26.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
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: Black, White • Sony Exmor RS sensor • ANT+ support • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)