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Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) vs Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Motorola Moto G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 X Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) 32Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)

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 S8 (SM-G950F)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F) vs Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)23%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels106%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+568 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+5.8"5%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
155 grams (5.43 ounces)
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S8 G950F (Exynos), Samsung DreamMotorola Moto G4 16GB XT1622, Moto G 4ª Generación
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20176/1/2016
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 204469 (v7)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30)
TD-LTE (38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby326 hours (13.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), 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, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F)Moto G4 (XT1622 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.44W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.315W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)feature not registered
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