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Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 22Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/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!

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)43%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
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
+2800 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2470 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16GB (10GB available)
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
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ModelGalaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung PacificMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola Osprey
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date10/1/20157/28/2015
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2470 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, Silver, Gold• Colors: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)feature not registered
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