Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) vs Motorola Edge S (256GB)

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

4/4/2021 9:06 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 3:26 PM

Compare Motorola Edge S X Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Motorola Edge S (256GB) Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
IPS

1080x2520

64
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S (256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Edge S (256GB)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (237GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2" inches45% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+6K UHD (5760x3240)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	GR5 2017 (32GB)	Edge S (256GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei Brooklyn	摩托罗拉 Lenovo Edge S 5G (XT2125-4)
Country or region available	Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam	China
Brand	Huawei	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2017	2/3/2021, Announced: 1/26/2021
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)	73.97 x 168.38 millimeters (2.91 x 6.63 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	560nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 556137 (v8) Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (237GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	BLL-L21 model: UMTS 900/1900/2100 BLL-L22 model: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 66, 77)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2117°1.0µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm 0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	6K UHD (5760x3240) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4118°1.12µm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	650 hours (27.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold • Metal body • Emotion UI 4.1 • 2.5D glass screen • LED notification • DTS audio	• Colors: Blue, Silver • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)	Motorola Edge S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered