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Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) 23Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L) Compare Motorola Moto Z X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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 Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)} 23 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) vs Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (53GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)52%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 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
vsNot supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
ModelMoto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola SheridanGalaxy S4 GT-i9515L, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region availableBrazilColombiaIndia
Brazil, Colombia, India
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/1/20164/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 510MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 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 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.14µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours17 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)0.78W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.424W/kg (head), 0.302W/kg (body)
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