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Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) vs Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold X Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) 07Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000) Compare Motorola Moto G5 X
7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4380
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)

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 (XT1670)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) vs Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)81%
Lighter
vs263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+441 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs362 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)99%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+512GB (462GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)38%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1536x2152 pixels59%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+7.3"46%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
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
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.5 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+4380 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
ModelMoto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Unlocked (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola CedricGalaxy Fold F9000 (Single-SIM), Samsung Winner
Country or region available(Latin America)Canada
(Latin America), Canada
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date3/1/20174/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5" inches7.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1536x2152 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI362 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 363016 (v7)
Geekbench: 11028 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512GB (462GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1200/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10
Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)

📸 Front camera

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh4380 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold• Colors: Black, Space Silver, Martian Green, Astro Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 (XT1670)Galaxy Fold (SM-F9000)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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