Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2016 8:28 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:10 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)

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 (SM-J500H/DS)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.5GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
146 grams (5.11 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)7% Lighter
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2600 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core

eMMC 4.5

16 million

720x1280 pixels

294 PPI

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 (3G) SM-J500H/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015	Motorola Moto G4 Play XT1601 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen
Country or region available	Philippines, Russia, Ukraine	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2015	6/1/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)	72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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 • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black • TurboPower charging • Water repellent nano-coating
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)	Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)	feature not registered