Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/7/2014 8:38 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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 G (XT1033 16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
+16GB (13GB available)160% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)3% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)20% Thinner
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2070 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
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Model	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Galaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win Pro
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2013	3/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)	Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)