Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS) vs Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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

4/8/2020 2:59 PM, updated: 7/16/2022 6:26 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
PLS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) Compare Samsung Galaxy A01 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	vs	21 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)19% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP8% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3510 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Other model names	Galaxy A01 SM-A015M/Dual-SIM (32GB+2GB RAM)	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2020, Announced: 12/17/2019	9/1/2016
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (SDM439) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/75 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Loudspeaker	Supported Dolby Atmos (BT)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3510 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	499 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A01 (SM-A015M/DS)	Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered