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Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777) X Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) 15Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto C Plus X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)

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!

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB) vs Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core93%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+4000 mAh142%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)33%
Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
ModelMoto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto C Plus XT1723 Dual-sim (16GB + 1GB RAM)AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II i777, Samsung Attain
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/201710/2/2011
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

โž• Other features

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto C Plus (XT1723 16GB/1GB)Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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