Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto E5 vs Motorola Moto G6 Play
Comparison between Motorola Moto E5 and Motorola Moto G6 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G6 Play, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 58,757 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; USA variant: quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold | Blue, Silver, Grey, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 72.2 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Body Height | 154.4 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 75.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.42 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | 1.11 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg | 0.66 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.31 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G6 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1920DL, XT1920-DL | XT1922-1, XT1922-2, XT1922-3, XT1922-4, XT1922-5, XT1922-10 |
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