Motorola Moto X Pure edition (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Pure edition vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
20.7
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
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24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Model | Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) |
Other model names | Motorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola Clark | Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2015 | 6/1/2017 |
Depth | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in) | 71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in) |
Weight | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 418 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (26GB available) | 10GB eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) | LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, White, Gray • Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min • Slow motion video • Motorola Moto Maker • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto X Pure edition (32GB) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) |