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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Huawei GR5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs GR5 2017 (32GB)} 13 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core105%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)21%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP73%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3340 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

24 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
ModelMoto G4 Play (XT1609)GR5 2017 (32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th GenHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region availableUSA
USA
AustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date6/1/20161/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOBLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)LTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข TurboPower charging
โ€ข Water repellent nano-coating
โ€ข Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Emotion UI 4.1
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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