If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a larger screen and longer battery life, the Motorola Moto G100 is a solid choice. However, if camera quality is a priority and you're willing to invest in a premium phone, the Sony Xperia 1 V offers superior photo and video quality with more advanced features and higher resolution. The Xperia 1 V also has a brighter OLED screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, but it is significantly more expensive. Both phones run on Android, offer 5G connectivity, and do not feature curved screens. The Moto G100 has a plastic body which might be less premium-feeling than the Xperia 1 V's glass back. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Moto G100
The Motorola Moto G100 has no clear advantages over the Sony Xperia 1 V.
Advantages of the Sony Xperia 1 V
Very good battery life
Very good display quality
Excellent performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.9/10
7.1/10
The Sony Xperia 1 V has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Moto G100 has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Moto G100 has a poor camera performance across various aspects like software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance, and it has a noticeably lower selfie camera quality as compared to the Sony Xperia 1 V. The Xperia 1 V, while having just fair cameras overall, offers better photo software experience, more versatility, and a higher selfie camera quality, contributing to its higher evaluation in the camera department.
Photo Quality
4.9/10
6.8/10
The Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair photos, while the Motorola Moto G100 takes poor photos.
The Motorola Moto G100 takes poor selfies due to its poor overall photo performance in areas like resolution, software experience, and low light capability. The Sony Xperia 1 V, while still not excellent, takes fair selfies as it offers a better photo software experience and dynamic range, despite its fair low light performance.
Video Quality
4.7/10
6.4/10
The Sony Xperia 1 V takes only fair videos, while the Motorola Moto G100 takes poor videos.
The Motorola Moto G100 produces poor videos largely due to its subpar video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance. Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia 1 V achieves fair video quality with much better stabilization, software experience, and microphone quality, but still has room for improvement in dynamic range and low light situations.
Battery
7.1 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Motorola Moto G100 has 7.1 hours of battery life. The Sony Xperia 1 V has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Cost
$300
$1,099
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The Motorola Moto G100 has a price of $300 and the Sony Xperia 1 V costs $1,099.
"A budget gaming-capable phone that foregoes the AMOLED screen hype and camera cost implications to deliver a half-price near-flagship that, in use, adds up to oh so much more. Even plugging away at games for hours at a time doesn't cause too much trouble where battery is concerned. The 5,000mAh cell is a big part of the reason for the G100's above average weight, but it's a great capacity to have at your fingertips."
"The Sony Xperia 1 V is unlike anything else you'll find on the market today. With an ultra-tall 4K OLED panel, a textured glass back for added grip, and all of the manual controls Alpha fans could ask for, this is nothing like modern Android flagships — something that might win over some old-school smartphone fans."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About Sony
Sony has had a long history in the mobile market, entering the scene all the way back in 1993 with its first commercially available phone, the CM-H333. Nowadays, their Xperia line of phones provide well-rounded and sometimes expensive devices with a focus on camera software that includes extensive support for manual tweaking of settings. Sony's dedication to audio quality is also evident in its smartphones, which often feature high-resolution audio support while also being one of the few remaining manufacturers that consistently provide headphone jacks in their phones. The company's version of Android is also considered to be close to stock, enabling a bloatware-free experience for its users.
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