Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) vs Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Motorola One Vision phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/16/2019 10:50 PM, updated: 11/5/2022 8:48 AM

Compare Motorola One Vision X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)46% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)30% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front/back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (116GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels195% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+435 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.3"26% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage 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
2300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	One Vision (XT1970-3)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 SM-A500F, Galaxy A5 Single-Sim	Lenovo One Vision XT1970, Moto One Vision
Country or region available	(Europe), Philippines	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2014	6/20/2019, Announced: 5/15/2019
Depth	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)	71.2 x 160 millimeters (2.8 x 6.3 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	Android One
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9609 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 143124 (v7) Geekbench: 5425 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
RAM memory	2GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (116GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Sapphire gradient, Bronze gradient • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Silicon case included • TurboPower: 7h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500F)	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.648W/kg (head), 0.478W/kg (body)	0.34W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)	feature not registered