Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) vs Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Motorola Moto X (2014) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/9/2015 11:40 AM, updated: 11/26/2021 11:05 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X (2014) X Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097) Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)33% Thinner	vs	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-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)
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
171 grams (5.99 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)19% Lighter
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+424 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.0

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+12 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
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Model	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Other model names	Galaxy J7 (4G) SM-J700F/Dual-Sim	AT&T Motorola Moto X2 (32GB), Motorola Moto X+1
Country or region available	(Global, International), India, Thailand	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	7/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015	9/5/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.6 x 152.4 millimeters (3.09 x 6 in)	72.4 x 140.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.54 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7580 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 (668MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.13µm 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 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 J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Assist • Google Drive 50GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F/DS)	Moto X 2014 (XT1097)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.503W/kg (head), 0.373W/kg (body)	feature not registered