Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto C
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
41.647.8
Camera
24.215.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
21.018.9
Build
83.783.8
Connectivity
41.352.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.825.0
Summary
- The Motorola Moto C features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto C is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, whereas the Galaxy Core Prime uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 with a slightly faster 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, but the Galaxy Core Prime includes autofocus.
- The Moto C has a 2350 mAh battery, providing more capacity than the 2000 mAh battery in the Galaxy Core Prime.
- Both phones run on different Android versions, with the Moto C on Android 7.0 Nougat and the Galaxy Core Prime on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Moto C is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto C
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
General
Release Date
2017
2014
Announced
2017
2014
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition G361 with Android v5.1Also known as Samsung Galaxy Win 2 Duos TV G360BT for Brazil; Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1.4µm
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 73.6 x 9 mm (5.73 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm (5.15 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
154 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

