Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2016 11:20 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)

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!

17 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)33% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2470 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2330 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) HD (1280x720)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G 2015 (1GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey	Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105
Country or region available	Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), Australia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	7/28/2015	8/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)	LTE Cat3 (3, 6, 7, 8)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
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 and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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 G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2470 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
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, White • Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation • Motorola Assist • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Black • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.33W/kg (head), 0.675W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.255W/kg (head), 0.166W/kg (body)