Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 vs Motorola Moto Maxx phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2017 2:08 PM, updated: 3/30/2020 8:50 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Motorola Moto Maxx Compare Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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 Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	vs	23 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core118% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
207 PPI	vs	+565 PPI173% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5.2"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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) 2MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2050 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh90% 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
802.11 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+15 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
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Model	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Other model names	Cricket Samsung Galaxy J1 SM-J120AZ (4G LTE)	Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2016	11/5/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.3 x 132.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.22 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	207 PPI	565 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 Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC9830A (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
RAM memory	1GB	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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 Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2050 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Amp 2 (SM-J120AZ)	Moto Maxx
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.439W/kg (body)	feature not registered