Motorola Moto E (2nd gen) vs O2 XDA Guide
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
XDA Guide: 43 g lighter
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- 145 g
- XDA Guide:
- 102 g
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Width
XDA Guide: 13.3 mm narrower
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- 66.8 mm
- XDA Guide:
- 53.5 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Guide: 1.7 in smaller diagonal
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- 4.5 in
- XDA Guide:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm) 3G model -Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) LTE model
- XDA Guide:
- Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
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Depth
Moto E (2nd gen): 2.2 mm thinner
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- 12.3 mm
- XDA Guide:
- 14.5 mm
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Height
XDA Guide: 27.9 mm shorter
- Moto E (2nd gen):
- 129.9 mm
- XDA Guide:
- 102 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Moto E (2nd gen)
- Height:
- 129.9 mm +27.9 mm versus XDA Guide
- Width:
- 66.8 mm +13.3 mm versus XDA Guide
- Depth:
- 12.3 mm
2. XDA Guide
- Height:
- 102 mm
- Width:
- 53.5 mm
- Depth:
- 14.5 mm +2.2 mm versus Moto E (2nd gen)
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Moto E (2nd gen)
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 55.8 cm²
2. XDA Guide
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Moto E (2nd gen) has approximately 129.9% more rectangular screen area than XDA Guide.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
XDA Guide: Original memory entry
256 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Moto E (2nd gen)
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. XDA Guide
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot) · 1 GB included
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Moto E (2nd gen) | XDA Guide |
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| Dop |
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