Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2730
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+9 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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Model | Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy S III i9300, Galaxy S3 i9300 | AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 Unlocked |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), USA |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 5/22/2012 | 8/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in) | 76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in) |
Weight | 133 grams (4.66 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 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) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
Screen size | 4.8" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 306 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | ShatterShield |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
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 | 21/5.76 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | Not supported | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Dual-LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2100 mAh | 2730 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 11.7 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 790 hours (32.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • S-Voice natural language commands and dictation • USB OTG On-the-go • Smart Stay eye tracking • TouchWiz with Motion UX • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 (GT-i9300 16GB) | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.628W/kg (head), 1.584W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.342W/kg (head), 0.547W/kg (body) | feature not registered |