Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/11/2014 4:38 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 X Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.25"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)

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 (XT1033 8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
+8GB (5.49GB available)37% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+326 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	280 PPI
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+5.25"17% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP46% 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
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2070 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh26% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

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

+21 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 G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon	Samsung Galaxy Gran 2 SM-G7106 Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, China	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/13/2013	1/1/2014
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	75.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.96 x 5.78 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not 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 (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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 (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	17 hours
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1033 8GB)	Galaxy Grand 2 Duos (SM-G7102)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	0.58W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	0.439W/kg (head), 0.442W/kg (body)