Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) vs Motorola Electrify

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

7/8/2015 9:13 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 1:03 PM

Compare Motorola Electrify X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Motorola Electrify Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

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21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Electrify
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)54% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
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Model	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Other model names	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015	US Cellular Motorola Electrify, Motorola Photon
Country or region available	Hong Kong, India	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2015	10/1/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)	66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	NVIDIA GeForce
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	10.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Mini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HF5X
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	9.1 hours
Standby	feature not registered	314 hours (13.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black • HDMI 1.3 connector • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • DLNA • Docking connector • 3G/4G Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot up to 5 devices • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)	Motorola Electrify
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)	feature not registered