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Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S SCL vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) 04Points
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

vs
23Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) Compare Samsung Galaxy S SCL X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003) vs Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)} 23 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
478MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1650 mAhvs+2800 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
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ModelGalaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Other model namesMovistar Samsung Galaxy SL GT-i9003L, Samsung SCLMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1601 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen
Country or region availableSpain
Spain
(Latin America)Mexico
(Latin America), Mexico
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/19/20116/1/2016
Depth10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
RAM memory478MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB575152LU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity1650 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• HD 720p video recording with update Android
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S SCL (GT-i9003)Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.37W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.353W/kg (head)feature not registered
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