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Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Motorola Moto X Play X
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)

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Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)} 23 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) vs Wave (GT-S8500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core198%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+32GB (26GB available)67 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs283 PPI
+5.5"67%
Larger screen
vs3.3"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+3630 mAh142%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)43%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
 
ModelMoto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model namesMotorola Moto X Play XT1563 (Dual-Sim), Motorola LuxSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/12/20154/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopBada 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 4.5
2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6/2 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3630 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

โž• Other features

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Slow motion video
โ€ข Back covers various colors
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Ebony Gray
โ€ข 1GB microSD
โ€ข mDNIe technology
โ€ข Samsung Voice & Motion UI
โ€ข DNSe
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head)
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