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Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto M vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) Compare Motorola Moto M X
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)

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Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB) vs Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs10GB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+3050 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)2%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
ModelMoto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Other model namesLenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M XT1663, Motorola Kung-FuGalaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)IndiaTurkey
(Europe), India, Turkey
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date12/1/20166/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 800MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)10GB
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V 2A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3050 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, Blue, Pink, Gold
• 2.5D screen glass (curved)
• Dual Messenger
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto M (Dual XT1663 32GB)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
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