Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+64GB (51GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)32% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)52% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash on both cameras	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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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 4Advantage 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

26 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	Verizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2017	7/28/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	450/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
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, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered