Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto C
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, 1.4µm
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Black, White, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

