Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2018 12:33 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:16 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	vs	26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)2% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)20% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+402 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.01"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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Model	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J5108 Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2016	6/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	402 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 J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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 J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 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	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.579W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)	feature not registered