Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
#4239Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Performance
49.153.8
Camera
45.327.9
Display
56.544.5
Battery
21.421.2
Build
86.077.8
Connectivity
50.459.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.535.2
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) has a more premium aluminum back and frame, contributing to a lighter weight.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution and pixel density, but the J3 uses PLS technology.
- In terms of performance, the J3 is powered by the Exynos 7570 chipset with 16GB of RAM, compared to the Moto G's Snapdragon 410 with 8GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J3 has a wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Moto G has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2470 mAh versus the J3's 2400 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Moto G runs on Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, while the J3 comes with Android 7.0, upgradable to 9.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3
Versions: J330F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); J330G/DS (Malaysia)Also known as Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (2017); Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
PLS
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Mali-T720 MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2470 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
143.2 x 70.3 x 8.2 mm (5.64 x 2.77 x 0.32 in)
Weight
155 g
142 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 (Nougat), 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity