Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2019 4:42 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:05 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Core X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.8GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2800 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th Gen	Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) Single-sim SM-J260M
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Argentina
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2016	8/24/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)	72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 29459 (v5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (4.8GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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 • TurboPower charging • Water repellent nano-coating	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gold, Lavender • Android Go edition
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G4 Play (XT1609)	Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.61W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered