Motorola Moto G2 (XT1069) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G2 vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
f/2.0 (aperture) |
Capacitive |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Model | Moto G2 (XT1069) | Pixel XL (32GB) |
Other model names | Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1069 DTV Colors | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin |
Country or region available | Brazil | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | |
Release date | 9/5/2014 | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 |
Depth | 11 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) |
Weight | 149 grams (5.22 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 650/75 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 12.3 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4048x3036 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.55ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Digital TV 1Seg | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2070 mAh | 3450 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 24 hours (1 day) | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 552 hours (23 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: White, Black โข Motorola Moto G 2nd generation โข 2 colored back covers โข 2 front speakers โข ISDB-T TV 1-Seg for Brazil | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Blue โข Google Assistant โข Daydream View VR โข Live Case |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G2 (XT1069) | Google Pixel XL (32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) |