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Motorola Moto G (3rd generation) vs Samsung Galaxy S4

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MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)SamsungGalaxy S4
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015April 2013
Display
Screen size5″5″
Resolution1280 × 7201920 × 1080
Sharpness294 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckFull HD Super AMOLED, 1,920 × 1,080, 16M colours
Pixel density–441 ppi
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by NotebookcheckCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 410Snapdragon 600
Memory1 GB – 2 GB2 GB
Storage8 GB, 16 GB16 GB
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by Notebookcheck1.9 GHz quad-core Krait 300 (UK GT-I9505); 2 GB of RAM; some markets had a 1.6 GHz octa-core version
GPUAdreno 306, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 320
Storage typeeMMC; microSD expansion up to 32 GB, reported by Notebookcheck16 GB (9.15 GB accessible on Notebookcheck's test unit); microSD card slot up to 64 GB
Cameras
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP2 MP
Main camera13 MP f/2.0 camera with dual-tone LED flash, reported by Notebookcheck13 MP CMOS, autofocus, flash, zero shutter lag, BIS; f/2.2 (Notebookcheck)
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck2 MP CMOS, Full HD recording at 30 fps, zero shutter lag, BIS
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD (1080p)
Camera features–Dual Camera; Drama Shot; Sound & Shot; Story Album; 12 shooting modes
Battery and charging
Battery2,470 mAh2,600 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,470 mAh non-removable batteryRemovable 2,600 mAh battery
Wireless charging–Wireless charging with a separate back cover and charging pad
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g130 g
Thickness11.6 mm7.9 mm
Height × width142.1 × 72.4 mm136.6 × 69.8 mm
Materials–Gorilla Glass 3 front, removable plastic back and plastic frame (Notebookcheck)
Colours–White Frost, Black Mist at launch
Sensors–Accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, RGB light, barometer, proximity, gesture, temperature and humidity
Water resistance detailIPX7; fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the rear cover firmly closed; not dustproof–
SpeakersFront mono media speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; stereo speakers from the 2014 model were removed–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, confirmed by Tech Advisor4G LTE Cat 3 (band support varied by market); HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
SIMMicro-SIM; European XT1541 reviewed by Notebookcheck is single-SIM; dual-SIM available in some markets according to QualcommMicro-SIM
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, reported by NotebookcheckWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, reported by NotebookcheckBluetooth 4.0
NFCNone, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorYes
USBMicro-USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB 2.0 (micro-USB) with MHL 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR LED for remote control
Positioning–A-GPS, GLONASS

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