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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) 25Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)

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 G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB) vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core199%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+4GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)69%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.41
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)59%
Thinner
vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+424 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+5.2"21%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)82%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+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
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 16MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.5" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches9%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 4GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola PotterGalaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date3/1/201711/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered570 hours (23.8 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 32GB)Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)
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