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Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) 09Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)

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-J500N0)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1607)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT 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
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+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 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
2600 mAhvs+2800 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
eMMC 4.5
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
ModelGalaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500N0 Korea, Galaxy J5 2015Motorola Moto G4 Play XT1607 Single-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/1/20156/1/2016
Depth7.9 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)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUQuad-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-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 bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity2600 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
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
• T-DMB TV
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.26W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.538W/kg (head), 0.356W/kg (body)feature not registered
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