Here's our breakdown of how the LG G3 stacks up against the Moto X.

Pros and Cons of the LG G3:

The LG G3 has a slightly larger display with a pixel density advantage of 110ppi, which means a brighter and more colorful screen. It is available with a storage expansion slot and its 3GB-RAM model has more memory. It is also slimmer compared to the Moto X.

The phone is slightly heavier than the Moto X, thoughthis is probably the only con to the LG G3 compared to the Motorola device.

Pros and Cons of the Moto X:

The Moto X is well-pitted against the larger LG G3. It matches the LG phone in almost all features. One of the few notable points that give it the edge is its weight: despite being a thicker phone it is lighter.

The Moto X has a smaller display and has lesser RAM compared to the LG G3's 3GB model. Besides, it doesn't have an expansion slot and is available with limited storage capacities.

Specs:

The LG G3 features a 5.5-inch, True HD-IPS + LCD display with 1440x2560 resolution at 534 ppi. It weighs 149g and measures 8.9mm in thickness. It has a 2.5-GHz quad-core Krait 400 CPU and runs on Android KitKat. Other highlights of the phone include a 13MP rear-facing and 2.1MP front facing camera. The phone is available in two storage/memory configurations - 16GB with 2GB RAM and 32GB with 3GB RAM. It also has an expansion slot with 128GB capacity.

The Moto X has a 5.2-inch, AMOLED display with 1080x1920 resolution at 424ppi. It runs on Android KitKat which can be expanded to Lollipop. It has a 2.5-GHz quad-core Krait 400 processor. Other features include a 13MP primary and 2MP secondary camera, 16GB and 32GB storage configurations, 2GB memory, 10mm thickness and 144g weight.

Talking Points:

The LG G3 was released in May 2014 as an upgrade to the G2. It received positive reviews from critics and reviewers, and was noted for its performance, looks, quality of high-resolution display, and the software. Engadget even declared that is should be on every "Android fan's wishlist."

The Moto X (2nd generation) was released in September 2014 as an upgrade over the first generation Moto X. One of the key techs at The Verge wrote it down to be the best ever Android phone. Engadget reported it to be one of the "most comfortable phones" in the current generation of smartphones.

Prices:

The LG G3 starts with a price tag of $499.99 on Amazon. The Motorola Moto X is currently available at a price of $546.99 on Amazon.

Conclusion:

Both the LG G3 and the Moto X stack up well against each other. The LG G3 has a slight advantage because of its storage expansion capability and the extra RAM in the 3GB model. Otherwise, both the devices define their segment well.