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Motorola Moto E3 Power (XT1706) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X Motorola Moto E3 Power (XT1706) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E3 Power (XT1706)

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 E3 Power (XT1706)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 Power (XT1706) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
+1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)56%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)31%
Thinner
vs12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+3500 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
 
ModelMoto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E3 Power Dual-Sim, Moto E 3rd generationGalaxy Beam 2 i8530
Country or region availableHong KongIndiaVietnam
Hong Kong, India, Vietnam
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/1/20167/19/2012
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
Battery capacity3500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E3 Power (XT1706)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.28W/kg (head)
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