Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A) vs Motorola Moto E (XT1021)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 vs Motorola Moto E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/18/2014 8:19 PM, updated: 5/7/2020 11:24 PM

Compare Motorola Moto E X Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Motorola Moto E (XT1021) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1980
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto E (XT1021)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)14% Thinner	vs	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	FWVGA (854x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+256 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+1980 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

4GB (2GB available) / 4GB (2.2GB available)

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

HDR photo only main camera

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 (4G LTE) SM-G310A	Motorola Moto E 2014, Moto E1, Motorola XT1021
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), (Latin America), USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2014	5/13/2014
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.9 x 121.4 millimeters (2.48 x 4.78 in)	64.8 x 124.8 millimeters (2.55 x 4.91 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	FWVGA (854x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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 Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1980 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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: Gray, White • Samsung TouchWiz Essence UI • Panorama photo • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating screen • Picture-taking during video recording • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace 4 (SM-G310A)	Moto E (XT1021)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered