Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto E5 vs Motorola Moto G7 Play
Comparison between Motorola Moto E5 and Motorola Moto G7 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 G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto E5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
Motorola Moto G7 Play, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 282 ppi
- Weight
- 149 g
- against 174 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 97,230 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,037 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver |
| 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 G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold | Blue, Gold, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 154.4 mm | 147.3 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 149 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.2 % | 77.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19:9 |
| 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 | 1,512 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 294 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,468 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 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 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.42 W/kg Best value | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.4 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 0.84 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.31 W/kg | 0.85 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto E5 | Moto G7 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1920DL, XT1920-DL | XT1952-4, XT1952-5 |
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