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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02) vs Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02) 28Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-02)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02) vs Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)106%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (45GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)33%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2730 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+15W2 times
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.
vs5W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+11 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Other model namesUS Cellular Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-02盖乐世 On5 2016 ζ—Άε°šη‰ˆ, Galaxy J5 Prime 16GB Dual-Sim (Quad-Core)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/201710/1/2016
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)69.5 x 142.8 millimeters (2.74 x 5.62 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

πŸ€– Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25Β΅mPDAF
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
USBUSB 3.1 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 supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White/Gold
β€’ Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
β€’ Slow motion 1080p@120fps
β€’ Colors: Gold, Pink

☒️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-02)Galaxy On5 2016 (SM-G5520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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