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Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB) 12Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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05Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)

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 J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB) vs Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
+1.5GB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+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)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2470 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
(back) 13MP
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
ModelGalaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015Motorola Moto G 2015 (1GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/1/20157/28/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17, 28)LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2470 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500M/DS 8GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
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