Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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

1/3/2014 12:01 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)29% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.49GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+326 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1800 mAh	vs	+2070 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Core Duos GT-i8262 Dual-sim	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	5/13/2013	11/13/2013
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	feature not registered	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	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
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: White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Core Duos (GT-i8262)	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head)