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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport

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 G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) vs Galaxy S5 Sport} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (11.2GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+432 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.1"2%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
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
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAhvs+2800 mAh13%
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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
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.

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
 
ModelMoto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola OspreySprint Samsung Galaxy S5 Active SM-G860P
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date7/28/20156/23/2014
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (11.2GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat4 850/1900/2500 (Bands 25,26,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Electric Blue, Cherry Red
• Picture-taking during video recording
• HAC M3/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)Galaxy S5 Sport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.512W/kg (head), 0.472W/kg (body)
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