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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Motorola Moto E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E3 X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) 16Points
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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06Points Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)

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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Moto E3 (XT1700)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+1.5GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+326 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)6%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5"11%
Larger screen
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2100 mAhvs+2800 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
ModelGalaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung AtlanticLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Europe)(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/1/20148/1/2016
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm (lens)feature 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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity2100 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy10 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice
• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)Moto E3 (XT1700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)feature not registered
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