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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs LG Nexus 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Nexus 4 X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) 15Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)

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Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)} 10 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+5"6%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2470 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+139 grams (4.87 ounces)12%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)27%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+318 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / TFT NOVA IPS
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreyLG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date7/28/201511/13/2012
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI318 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
BL-T5
Battery capacity2470 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registered390 hours (16.3 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• Miracast
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
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