Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684) vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2017 9:07 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 12:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)

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26 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core138% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+32GB (22GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(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	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)18% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 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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📱 Model features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) XT1684, Motorola Potter	Galaxy J1 Ace SS (Single-Sim) LTE SM-J110M
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Latin America), New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	10/1/2015
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)	67.6 x 130.1 millimeters (2.66 x 5.12 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 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
📲 Display
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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
📸 Front camera
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)	Galaxy J1 Ace (4G SM-J110M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.57W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.914W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)