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Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) vs Motorola One Macro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola One Macro X Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) 05Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

5
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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 J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) vs One Macro (XT2016-2)} 18 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)27%
Lighter
vs186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+294 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.2"24%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4000 mAh54%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+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
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 9.0 Pie
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
ModelGalaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)One Macro (XT2016-2)
Other model namesUS Cellular Galaxy J3 SM-J327RZKZUSC, Galaxy J3 SM-J327R4Lenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/6/201710/12/2019
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in)75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12,25)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy23 hoursfeature not registered
Standby408 hours (17 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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