Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2016 9:41 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 6:03 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)

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 J3 (SM-J3109)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+2600 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2470 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
Not supported	vs	+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 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 J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J3 2016 Dual-Sim J3109	Motorola Moto G 2015 (1GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2015	7/28/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3475 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2470 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
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	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation • Motorola Assist • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J3109)	Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.995W/kg (head), 0.845W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.618W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered