Motorola Moto E (XT1021) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 11:29 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:07 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Motorola Moto E (XT1021) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage 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
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)122% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)60% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1480 pixels106% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.6"30% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
FWVGA (854x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1980 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
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Model	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021	Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600G/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA	India
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2014	5/22/2018
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)	70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1980 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
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	Not 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: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E (XT1021)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)