Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB) vs LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs LG G2 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/29/2014 5:52 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare LG G2 mini X Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points LG G2 mini (4G D625) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G2 mini (4G D625)

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!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	vs	14 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)
+16GB (13GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	234 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+121 grams (4.24 ounces)18% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+4.7"4% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP158% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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	+2440 mAh18% 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1036, Motorola Falcon	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	11/13/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	121 grams (4.24 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	234 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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	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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)
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	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 (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4160x3120 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
BSI sensor	Not supported	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 (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 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 (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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, 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 Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1036 16GB)	LG G2 mini (4G D625)
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