Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) vs Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Price | $50 | $14 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 1,980 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 142 g | 130 g |
| Released | May 2014 | Nov 2014 |
Summary: Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Core Prime is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT / PLS TFT |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels (qHD) | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Pixel density | 256 ppi | — |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) or Spreadtrum SC8830 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 302 | Adreno 306 or Mali 400MP |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 4GB (approx. 2.1-2.21GB usable), 1GB RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM | — | 1 GB |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | Fixed focus, Panorama, HDR | LED flash |
| Video | 480p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Single | No | 2 MP |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 1980 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | Standard charging | — |
| Capacity | — | 2000 mAh |
Body
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Dimensions | 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm (4.91 x 2.55 x 0.48 in) | 130.8 x 67.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 142 g (5.01 oz) | 130 g |
| Build | Plastic body with interchangeable rear covers | — |
| Protection | Splash resistant coating | — |
| SIM | — | Single SIM or Dual SIM (variant dependent) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, LE | 4.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes (market dependent) |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) | Samsung Galaxy Core Prime |
|---|
| Announced | May 2014 | November 2014 |
| Status | Available. Released May 2014 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 1,980 mAh for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus 2,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — 142 g for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus 130 g for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime — May 2014 for the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) versus Nov 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
Is the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) or the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E (1st Gen) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 4/10.
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