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Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) 13Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)

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Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) vs Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+432 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
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)
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
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
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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
2800 mAhvs+3510 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices
32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
(back) 16MP
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
ModelGalaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Other model namesGalaxy S5 G900F (4G LTE), Samsung PacificVerizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/11/20149/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixel1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby960 hours (40 days)499 hours (20.8 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
โ€ข Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
โ€ข Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
โ€ข Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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