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Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) 11Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Moto G (XT1031) Compare Samsung Galaxy X X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250)

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 X (GT-i9250)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy X (GT-i9250) vs Moto G (XT1031)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)
+16GB (13GB available)137%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.49GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+4.65"3%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
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)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core35%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
316 PPIvs+326 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
1750 mAhvs+2070 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
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ModelGalaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Other model namesGoogle Galaxy Nexus 3G 16GB, Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-i9250Motorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date1/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/201111/13/2013
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.65" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 7241 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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 X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy X (GT-i9250)Moto G (XT1031)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.43W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.303W/kg (head), 0.456W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head)
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