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Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Samsung Galaxy 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) 33Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1512

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Play X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)

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 G7 Play (XT1952-3)} 33 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+32GB (21GB available)125 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1512 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+294 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5.7"104%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)35%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.7 (aperture)
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)65%
Lighter
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.

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+2 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
ModelMoto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Play Single-sim XT1952-4, Motorola ChannelSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date2/7/20198/1/2010
Depth8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 148.71 millimeters (2.81 x 5.85 in)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1512 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)512MB (170MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered440 hours (18.3 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
โ€ข 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
โ€ข Social networking integration
โ€ข WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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