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Motorola MotoGO EX430

Motorola MotoGO EX430

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Samsung Galaxy Star 2

Samsung Galaxy Star 2

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Category Breakdown

Motorola MotoGO EX430
Samsung Galaxy Star 2
Performance
39.234.0
Camera
39.612.5
Display
33.216.0
Battery
8.613.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
22.318.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.213.0

Summary

  • The Motorola MotoGO EX430 features a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Star 2 has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a better viewing experience.
  • In terms of performance, the MotoGO EX430 is equipped with a less powerful MTK 6276W CPU and only 50MB of storage, compared to the Galaxy Star 2's SC6815A CPU and 4GB of storage, which enhances multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Galaxy Star 2 can record video at 480p.
  • The MotoGO EX430 has a smaller 910 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Star 2 has a larger 1300 mAh battery, providing longer usage time.
  • The MotoGO runs on an unspecified OS, whereas the Galaxy Star 2 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the MotoGO being slightly heavier and thicker than the Galaxy Star 2.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola MotoGO EX430
Samsung Galaxy Star 2

General

Release Date

2012
2014

Announced

2012
2014

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
SC6815A

CPU

MTK 6276W
1.0 GHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

50MB
4GB 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p@24fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

910 mAh
1300 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 910 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

104 x 63.9 x 13 mm (4.09 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
109.8 x 59.9 x 11.8 mm (4.32 x 2.36 x 0.46 in)

Weight

100 g
107.6 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White
Iris Charcoal, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer