Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A01 Core vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/26/2020 1:40 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:30 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+311 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core81% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (20GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1480 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
5.3"	vs	+6.2"17% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP185% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% 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 supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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Model	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model names	Galaxy A01 Core SM-A013G/Dual-SIM (1GB RAM)	Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	8/6/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	10/24/2019
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.66 x 5.58 in)	75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System version	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	Android Go edition One UI 2.5 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 51007 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117° 2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A01 Core (SM-A013G/DS 16GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.638W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered