Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 7:20 PM, updated: 9/7/2020 10:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1480

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)

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!

21 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)84% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)123% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2280 pixels131% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+400 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+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)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)6% Lighter
9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
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Model	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket	Galaxy J4+ SM-J415G Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Mexico, Paraguay, Puerto Rico
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/24/2019	9/21/2018
Depth	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)	76.9 x 161.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	23 hours
Standby	328 hours (13.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
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: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Dolby Atmos sound (only earphones)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415G 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.308W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)