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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV) 11Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)

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 (XT1544 DTV)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV) vs Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+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
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)19%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+441 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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+2600 mAh5%
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
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
5"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1544 Dual-sim, Motorola OspreyGalaxy S4 LTE (4G LTE) i9505, Galaxy S IV, Samsung Altius
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date7/28/20154/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.14ยตm pixel
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
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)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered350 hours (14.6 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
โ€ข Motorola Assist
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
โ€ข Dual Shot camera
โ€ข mDNIe
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Group Play
โ€ข Smart Stay eye tracking
โ€ข Dropbox (50GB)
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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