Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs LG Spirit 4G (MS870)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs LG Spirit 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2015 7:38 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare LG Spirit 4G X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points LG Spirit 4G (MS870) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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!

11 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	vs	9 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB (5.49GB available)37% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)17% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29% Thinner
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) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2070 mAh	vs	+2150 mAh4% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Spirit 4G (MS870)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	MetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	11/13/2013	12/21/2012
Depth	11.6 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)	66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	245 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 G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
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 (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 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 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53QH
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	7 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
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 on gray • QuickMemo • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered