Motorola Moto C
#5703
Samsung Z2
#5576Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto C
Samsung Z2
Performance
41.639.6
Camera
24.215.4
Display
16.934.1
Battery
21.015.2
Build
83.785.3
Connectivity
41.344.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.827.2
Summary
- The Motorola Moto C features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Samsung Z2's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Moto C is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, while the Z2 uses a Spreadtrum SC9830 with a faster quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Z2's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.2, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Moto C has a larger 2350 mAh battery compared to the Z2's 1500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Moto C using Android 7.0 Nougat and the Z2 running Tizen 2.4, leading to different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Moto C is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto C
Samsung Z2
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400MP2
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/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA, f/2.4
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2350 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
154 g
127 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Metallic Cherry, Pearl White, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Gold, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
0.81 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Tizen 2.4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer