Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Core: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Core. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4GMotorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4GGlobal · 1GB · 8GB · XT1527 4G
Samsung Galaxy CoreSamsung Galaxy CoreGlobal · 1GB · 8GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G
Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G
Global · 1GB · 8GB · XT1527 4G
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Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Core
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.5 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
5.8
44 reviews
5.0
20 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G vs Samsung Galaxy Core

Specs where to buy Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G
Global · 1GB · 8GB · XT1527 4G 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Core Samsung Galaxy Core
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4.5" 4.3"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 64% useful 60% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Dimensions 66.8 mm
129.9 mm
12.3 mm 		67.6 mm
129.3 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 145 g 124 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. S4
Dual-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 21.568
v? 		7.554
v?
Battery 2390 mAh 1800 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K5E2
1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases Moto E2 GT-I8260, GT-I8262

Release Date
Release date January 2015,
9 years ago 		May 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G
Samsung Galaxy Core
Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 4G
Samsung Galaxy Core
Size
66.8 mm • 129.9 mm • 12.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.6 mm • 129.3 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 145 g 124 g
Usable surface 64 % 60 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 4.5" 4.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 5:3
Resolution LowRes
540 x 960 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px
Density 245 Pixels per inch 217 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Anti-smudge coating
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.6
5.9
Is it comfortable?
7.6
7.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.6
4.5
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916v2 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 2x Cortex-A5 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Dual-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 45 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 203

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.568
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 23% of devices
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7.554
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.1
6.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.3
4.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.5
2.7
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K5E2 Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/5" --

Features
Flash No LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.5
6.3
Quality of nighttime photos
3.0
4.8
Quality of selfies
3.1
3.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
1.0
5.5
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B17 (700)
 --
3G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 3.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.890 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.3
7.3
Quality of the GPS
7.3
6.2
And the WiFi?
7.6
6.7
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
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1800 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 43%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 43%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
  • 61%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 6%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
44 reviews
20 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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