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Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo X Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) 01Point
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)

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 (XT1700)} 1 Advantage Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+432 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.1"2%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
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+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo only main camera
+18 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 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
ModelMoto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generationGalaxy S5 Neo 4G, Samsung Pacific
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Canada
Canada
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/20168/31/2015
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight141 grams (4.94 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification
• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E3 (XT1700)Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.841W/kg (head), 0.521W/kg (body)
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