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Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs Samsung Galaxy A35 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A35 X Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) 05Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)

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Moto E3 (XT1700)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)182%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+390 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.6"32%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+5000 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
ModelMoto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generationGalaxy A35 5G SM-A356E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/20163/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)78 x 161.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.37 in)
Weight141 grams (4.94 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10+
Always-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 6.1 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 521998 (v9), 602995 (v10)
Geekbench: 2740 (v5), 2931 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.96" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 128GB)
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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