Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs Motorola Moto G 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)
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Motorola Moto G 4G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Motorola Moto G 4G
Lighter body
Motorola Moto G 4G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 720 |
| PPI | 245 | 329 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 64.3 | 64 |
Platform
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 - 3G modelQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - LTE model | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 - 3G modelAdreno 306 - LTE model | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 - 3G modelQualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - LTE model | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0 | 4.4.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2390 | 2070 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Body
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 129.9 | 129.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 143 |
| Width (mm) | 66.8 | 65.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, February. Released 2015, February | 2014, May. Released 2014, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700(AWS), 1900 - XT1527, XT1511 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 - XT1527 | 2, 4, 5, 17 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) | Motorola Moto G 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) and Motorola Moto G 4G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) packs a 2390 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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