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Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 09Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)} 19 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+(back) 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)56%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
432 PPIvs+534 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.1"vs+5.5"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) 5MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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ModelGalaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung PacificAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Latin America)USAItalyJapanMexico
(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date10/1/20159/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 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, LTE-A
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 Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)feature not registered
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