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Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 HD vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) 18Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 HD X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)

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 S2 HD (SHV-E120L)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L) vs Moto G (XT1033 8GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB192%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.49GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)22%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+4.65"3%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
316 PPIvs+326 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
1850 mAhvs+2070 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
ModelGalaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120L, Samsung DaliMotorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/1/201211/13/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 132.65 millimeters (2.71 x 5.22 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.65" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM866032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 1800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 5)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature 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 detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1850 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby290 hours (12.1 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Noble black, Ceramic white, Titanium silver
• Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI
• T-DMB TV (it doesnt work in USA, only Korea)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 HD (SHV-E120L)Moto G (XT1033 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.09W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.159W/kg (head)0.79W/kg (head)
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