LG G5 (H840) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

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Side by side comparison between LG G5 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X LG G5 (H840) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare LG G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (H840)

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!

21 Advantages LG G5 (H840)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+554 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.3"2% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
159 grams (5.57 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)6% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A

300 Mbps

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model names	LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	3/31/2016	5/1/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	554 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	21 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI • LG 360 VR supported • LG CAM Plus supported • 3D Arc Glass screen • Modular battery • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G5 (H840)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered