Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto M vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2016 9:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:38 AM

Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Motorola Moto M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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!

27 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)42% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3050 mAh103% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-Fu	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	5/8/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	75/25 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
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 M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3050 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	428 hours (17.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered