Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E4 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/22/2017 10:18 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) Compare Motorola Moto E4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)22% Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)39% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3 / 2GB

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+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 E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E4 USA (Snapdragon), Moto E 4th Gen. Single-Sim	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Philippines
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2017	11/1/2014
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 144.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	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: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue • 2.5D cover glass screen • Fast battery charging • 10W charger • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E4 (XT1767)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)