Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS) vs Motorola Moto X (XT1056)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Motorola Moto X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/13/2019 10:22 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:05 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto X (XT1056) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)

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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)18% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+6.3"34% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP69% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)43% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/2.6" inches19% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage 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 GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Other model names	Galaxy M20 SM-M205M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Sprint Motorola Moto X1 XT1056, Motorola Ghost XFON
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/2019	9/9/2013
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)	65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	One UI 1.1 / 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108751 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (Bands 2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°	10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	30mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
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.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue • 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+ • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Assist • 1.4µm pixel size camera • ClearPixel camera • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M20 (SM-M205M/DS)	Moto X (XT1056)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.2W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered