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Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) and Motorola Moto E5 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018), ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.85 mm
- Maximum memory card
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Motorola Moto E5 Play, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,800 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 220 ppi
- Display Diagonal
- 5.2″
- against 5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- against 540 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Pink | Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.85 mm |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 143.8 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight | 153 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 66.3 % | 66.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 2,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Talk time | 18 h | — |
| Music playback time | 60 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 540 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 960 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 220 ppi | 282 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.1 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg Best value | 1.45 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.59 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) | Moto E5 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-J250F, SM-J250G, SM-J250M, SM-J250Y | — |
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