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Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Samsung Galaxy J8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 07Points
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X
6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)

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 E5 Play (XT1921-1)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+282 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs274 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+10W29%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs7.75W
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1480 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3500 mAh25%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash on both cameras
Only digital zoom
+19 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
ModelMoto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Other model namesBoost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 PlayGalaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesIsraelMoroccoPakistan
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date5/1/20186/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI274 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature 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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours23 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Dark lake, Flash grayโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)
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