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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) 31Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)

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 (XT1789-04)} 31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR48 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs478MB LPDDR
+64GB (45GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)74%
Thinner
vs10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+534 PPI129%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2730 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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
vs3.0 + 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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)9%
Lighter
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model namesAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 UnlockedSamsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/20173/19/2011
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4478MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25ยตmPDAF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony IMX386 sensor
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashDual-LEDNot 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 Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + 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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
Battery capacity2730 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Goldโ€ข Colors: Black on silver
โ€ข HD 720p video recording with update Android
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)
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