Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) 5MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+11 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Model | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500N0 Korea, Galaxy J5 2015 | Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter |
Country or region available | South Korea | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 7/1/2015 | 3/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in) | 74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 424 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 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17) | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.5" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Digital TV | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
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 |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 19 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: White, Black, Gold โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข T-DMB TV โข ANT+ support | โข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold โข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J5 (SM-J500N0) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) | |
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 |