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Global Score
74.678.2
Basic Information
MotorolaSamsung
--Android 4.4.2, 4.3, 4.2.2
2017-03-312013-03-14
5.91 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches
5.47 ounces4.62 ounces
Gold and GrayBlack, Blue, Red and White
Aluminum and Plastic Polycarbonate
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 229.00$ 155.00
Display / Screen
5.2 inches5 inches
1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
424 pixels per inch441 pixels per inch
No touch screenCapacitive, Multi-touch
8.19.1
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 800 (8974) chipset
ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processorKrait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor
4 GB RAM2 GB (800 MHz) RAM
Adreno 506 GPUAdreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU
9.099.27
Storage
64 GB internal memory32 GB internal memory
microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slotmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot
10.027.56
Camera
12.00 MP + 5.00 MP13.00 MP + 2.00 MP
f/1.70 aperturef/2.20 aperture
26.00mm focal length31.00mm focal length
0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor
3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution
9.579.02
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPALTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM
Nano SIM, Dual SIMMicro SIM
6.17
Battery Life
3000mAh Li - Ion Battery2600mAh Li-Ion Battery
Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
--Wireless Charging
--17 hours talk time
4.964.56
Other Features
Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0
GPSGPS
--NFC
--Infra-red port
Fingerprint ID Scanner--
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor
FM Radio--

Comparison review

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a general score of 78.2, which is slightly better than the Moto G5 Plus's global score of 74.6. The Samsung Galaxy S4 construction is somewhat lighter and somewhat thinner than Moto G5 Plus, despite of the fact that it was released 4 years before. Samsung Galaxy S4 has a much better screen than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the Samsung Galaxy S4 also counts with a quite higher pixel density.

Galaxy S4 counts with a bit better processing unit than Motorola Moto G5 Plus, because although it has 2 GB lesser RAM and less cores (although they are faster), it also counts with an additional graphics co-processor. Moto G5 Plus counts with just a bit better camera than Galaxy S4, because although it has a worse 12 MP resolution back-facing camera, it also counts with a much larger camera aperture to take better images and videos in low-light situations, a much better video definition and a bigger back-facing camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors.

Motorola Moto G5 Plus counts with a lot bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has more internal memory capacity and an external memory slot that supports up to 128 GB. The Moto G5 Plus features just a little bit longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S4, because it has a 15 percent larger battery capacity.

Galaxy S4 not only is the best phones between the ones we are comparing here, but it's also a bargain compared to others, which makes buying this phone an easy decision.




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