Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) 5MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Model | Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G5 Plus DTV Dual-Sim XT1683, Motorola Potter | Galaxy J2 Core (Android Go) SM-J260M/Dual-sim |
Country or region available | ![]() Brazil | ![]() ![]() Brazil, Uruguay |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 3/1/2017 | 8/24/2018 |
Depth | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in) | 72.1 x 143.4 millimeters (2.84 x 5.65 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 540x960 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 220 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 8.1 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 29459 (v5) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Digital TV FullSeg | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold โข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min | โข Colors: Black, Silver, Gold โข Android Go edition |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) | Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260M/DS 16GB) | |
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 |