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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) vs Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 vs Motorola Moto E (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) 08Points
3.8"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)

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!

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) vs Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)17%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+246 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MBvs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
3.8"vs+4.5"18%
Larger screen
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2390 mAh59%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
(front) 0.3MP
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
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ModelGalaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Ace II, Samsung Galaxy Ace i8160Motorola Moto E XT1523 DTV, Motorola Moto E2
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date5/1/20122/25/2015
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62.2 x 118.3 millimeters (2.45 x 4.66 in)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.8" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 800MHz NovaThor U8500 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerMali-400MPQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
RAM memory768MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 2600 (Bands 7)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0
• Surround sound

Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.5W/kg (head)feature not registered
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