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Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G31 vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine X Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/6GB) 30Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A) Compare Motorola Moto G31 X
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)

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 G31 (128GB/6GB)} 30 Advantages Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)107%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+411 PPI87%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+6.4"28%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+10W29%
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.
vs7.75W
+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)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)18%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
 
ModelMoto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G31 XT2173-1, XT2173-2, XT2173-3AT&T Galaxy J2 Shine SM-J260AZDDATT, Galaxy J2 2018
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date12/6/2021, Announced: 11/18/20219/1/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 161.89 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 228765 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.64ยตm pixelfeature not registered
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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered325 hours (13.5 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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: Mineral Grey, Baby Blueโ€ข Colors: Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G31 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J2 Shine (SM-J260A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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