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Motorola Moto G100 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G100 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Active X Motorola Moto G100 (128GB) 25Points
6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) Compare Motorola Moto G100 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G100 (128GB)

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Moto G100 (128GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto G100 (128GB) vs Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.7"31%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/2" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+6K UHD (5760x3240)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+20W33%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
207 grams (7.25 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)38%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2520 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+576 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
 
ModelMoto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G100 5G XT2125-4 (128GB + 8GB RAM)AT&T Galaxy S6 Active G890A
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date4/15/2021, Announced: 3/25/20216/12/2015
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)73.4 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)
Weight207 grams (7.25 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features560nits[typ]
HDR10
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
System versionAndroid 11Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 556137 (v8)
Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF
2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@120fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
UV radiation
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered504 hours (21 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Iridescent ocean, Iridescent sky, Slate gray
• Protective case included
• Colors: Gray, Blue, White
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• HAC M3/T3

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G100 (128GB)Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.478W/kg (head), 0.423W/kg (body)
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