Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 4G vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/30/2014 10:47 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) Compare Motorola Moto G 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G 4G (XT1040)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)43% Thinner	vs	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+326 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+f/2.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"	vs	+4.8"7% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+2430 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices

8GB (5.49GB available) / 8GB (5GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1040 (4G LTE), Motorola Peregrine	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L
Country or region available	(Latin America)	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	6/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	ARM Mali-T624 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	14 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White • Motorola Moto G 4G 1st Generation • 50GB Google Drive • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G 4G (XT1040)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)