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Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G13 vs Motorola Moto G2 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB) 29Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072) Compare Motorola Moto G13 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)

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!

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)} 29 Advantages Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB) vs Moto G2 4G (XT1072)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (100GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)34%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+720x1600 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+6.5"30%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
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) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh109%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2390 mAh
+10W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound with dual speakers
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
184 grams (6.44 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19%
Lighter
270 PPIvs+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 microphonevs+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

24 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
ModelMoto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G13 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2331-3-DS MC3FBMoto G 4G 2015 XT1072 (4G LTE) Single-SIM
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date1/24/20233/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassPanda King GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features400nits[peak]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
System versionAndroid 13Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 213066 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps100/50 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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75ยตm
2MP depth f/2.41.75ยตm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender, Rose Goldโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation
โ€ข 2 back covers

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G13 (XT2331-3 128GB)Moto G2 4G (XT1072)
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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