Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
4.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U)
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!
17 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Model | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) |
Other model names | Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon | Galaxy S8+ G955U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2 |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, China | USA |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 11/13/2013 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in) | 73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.5" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 326 PPI | 531 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
System version | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2070 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | 24 hours (1 day) | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | 210 hours (8.8 days) | 343 hours (14.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) | 0.46W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.79W/kg (head) | feature not registered |