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Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X Style vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G X Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) 03Points
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
34Points Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N) Compare Motorola Moto X Style X
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)

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 X Style (XT1572 32GB)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB) vs Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)vs+256GB (222GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
515 PPIvs+524 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"vs+6.7"18%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.4" inchesvs+1/1.76" inches36%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 10MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps16 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
ModelMoto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Other model namesMoto X Style XT1572, Motorola Clark삼성갤럭시 S20 Plus 5G SM-G986NZPAKOO (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South Korea
South Korea
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/1/20153/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI524 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 418Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size1.1µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, White, Gray
• Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min
• Slow motion video
• Motorola Moto Maker
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto X Style (XT1572 32GB)Galaxy S20+ 5G (SM-G986N)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.749W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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