Motorola Moto E5 Play Go vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go and the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Price | $13 | $7,872 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 6 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 177 g |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 |
Summary: Motorola Moto E5 Play Go is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J4 Core is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 6.0 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~206 ppi density) | 720 x 1480 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
| Protection | — | 2.5D curved glass screen |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, AF | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | Not specified | — |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired | — |
Body
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Dimensions | Not specified (thickness 7.6 mm) | 160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 150.3 g (5.29 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Samsung Galaxy J4 Core |
|---|
| Announced | July 2018 | November 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2018. | Available. Released November 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — 2,100 mAh for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go versus 3,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or Samsung Galaxy J4 Core?
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core — Aug 2018 for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go versus Nov 2018 for the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core.
Is the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go 5/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core 4/10.
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