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Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289) vs Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gravity Q 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 Gravity Q (SGH-T289) 02Points
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) Compare Samsung Gravity Q X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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!

Gravity Q (SGH-T289)} 2 Advantages Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289) vs Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)} 33 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
+119 grams (4.17 ounces)39%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
416MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+3GB LPDDR323 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (170MB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)132 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)103%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
133 PPIvs+401 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"vs+5.5"83%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+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
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+3510 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+ 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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ModelGravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Other model namesT-Mobile Samsung Gravity Q T289, Samsung SGH-T289Verizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/2/20139/1/2016
Depth14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)59.7 x 112.5 millimeters (2.35 x 4.43 in)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight119 grams (4.17 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)133 PPI401 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 416MHz STE U6805-Core (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
RAM memory128MB3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256MB (170MB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, 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

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh3510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby360 hours (15 days)499 hours (20.8 days)

โž• Other features

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข HAC M3/T3
โ€ข Java framework
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

Samsung Gravity Q (SGH-T289)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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