Moto G 2015 vs Moto X 2014: 5 Key Differences

Camera

In 2014 the Moto X was released as a premium flagship Android smartphone, but one of its weakest links was in the camera department. The Moto X had a pretty mediocre camera, one that didn't compare well with the competition. This year they've improved it to a huge 21 megapixel camera. Oddly enough this year the cheap Moto G has a better camera setup than the premium Moto X in 2014.

The Moto X (2nd Gen) had a 13 megapixel rear and 2.1 megapixel front camera. There was no optical image stabilization like some of the competition, and the camera lacked considering the $499 price tag.

The Moto G for 2015, has the same 13 megapixel camera on the back, a dual LED flash, and a 5 megapixel camera on the front. Our initial testing has been rather positive, and offering those cameras for the low $179 price should make all potential buyers happy. The Moto G should deliver nearly the same camera experience, if not a slightly better one, all for less money.