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Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5S vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794) 13Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) Compare Motorola Moto G5S X
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794)

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Moto G5S (XT1794)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1794) vs Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+(back) 16MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + 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
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

32 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
5.2"
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
ModelMoto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (3GB RAM) XT1794Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
South Africa(Europe)
South Africa, (Europe)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/20171/8/2016
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + 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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5S (XT1794)Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)
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