Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X vs Motorola Moto G30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/3/2021 4:36 PM, updated: 11/24/2021 8:01 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G30 X Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola Moto X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages Motorola Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+312 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)115% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.97" inches32% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	AT&T Motorola Moto X1 XT1058, Motorola Ghost XFON	Lenovo Moto G30 XT2129-2 NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	8/23/2013	3/17/2021, Announced: 2/16/2021
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)	75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 170968 (v8) Geekbench: 1265 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 17)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	30mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	576 hours (24 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
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, White • Motorola Assist • 1.4µm pixel size camera • ClearPixel camera • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky • Protective case included • 20W charger inbox
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X (XT1058 16GB)	Moto G30 (XT2129-2 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered