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Motorola Moto G (3rd generation) vs Samsung Galaxy S5

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MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)SamsungGalaxy S5
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015April 2014
Display
Screen size5″5.1″
Resolution1280 × 7201920 × 1080
Sharpness294 pixels per inch432 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckFull HD Super AMOLED, 1,920 × 1,080, 16M colours
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by NotebookcheckCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 410Snapdragon 801
Memory1 GB – 2 GB2 GB
Storage8 GB, 16 GB16 GB, 32 GB
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by Notebookcheck2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400; 2 GB of RAM
GPUAdreno 306, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 330
Storage typeeMMC; microSD expansion up to 32 GB, reported by Notebookcheck16 or 32 GB; microSD card slot up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera13 MP16 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 Notebookcheck16 MP CMOS, phase-detection autofocus as fast as 0.3 seconds, LED flash
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck2 MP CMOS
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by NotebookcheckUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera features–HDR; Selective Focus
Battery and charging
Battery2,470 mAh2,800 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 13 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,470 mAh non-removable batteryInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 10 hours (LTE) or 12 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 67 hours; talk time up to 21 hours (3G); Ultra Power Saving Mode; removable battery
Wireless charging–Wireless charging requires a separate Samsung charging back cover and pad
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g145 g
Thickness11.6 mm8.1 mm
Height × width142.1 × 72.4 mm142 × 72.5 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
Materials–Gorilla Glass front, removable plastic back
Colours–Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Water resistance detailIPX7; fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the rear cover firmly closed; not dustproofIP67 dust and water resistant; up to 1 m for 30 minutes in fresh water, with covers closed
Biometrics–Finger Scanner (swipe sensor in the home key)
Sensors–Gesture, fingerprint, heart rate, Hall, accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, barometer, proximity
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, confirmed by Tech Advisor4G LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps) on bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 20; 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; Download Booster
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, 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, reported by NotebookcheckBluetooth 4.0 LE; ANT+
NFCNone, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorYes
USBMicro-USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB 3.0 (micro-USB) with MHL 2; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remote
Positioning–GPS, Glonass, Beidou

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