Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/3/2020 10:14 AM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Motorola Moto G (XT1031) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)38% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+4.7"4% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2MP46% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+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)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.49GB available)37% More internal storage for applications and files
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+326 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 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
2000 mAh	vs	+2070 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

21 Common items in both devices

eMMC 4.5

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
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Model	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy J2 Duos J200M/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	Motorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2015	11/13/2013
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 136.5 millimeters (2.72 x 5.37 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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
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 J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + 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	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
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, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 (SM-J200M/DS)	Moto G (XT1031)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.56W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.966W/kg (head), 0.861W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head)