LG K20 (X120EMW) vs Motorola Moto E5 (XT1944-3)

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Side by side comparison between LG K20 vs Motorola Moto E5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/18/2020 10:14 AM, updated: 8/4/2020 11:54 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 X LG K20 (X120EMW) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto E5 (XT1944-3) Compare LG K20 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K20 (X120EMW)

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!

8 Advantages LG K20 (X120EMW)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x960 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
197 PPI	vs	+282 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+5.7"5% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Other model names	LG K20 2019 LMX120EMW, LM-X120EMW	Lenovo Moto E5 XT1944, Moto E 5th Generation
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Iran, Tunisia	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	8/7/2019	5/1/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 148.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.85 in)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x960 pixels (18:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	197 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-01	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
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: Black, Blue, Platinum • Android Go edition • Google assistant • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Flash gray, Fine gold • Max vision 18:9 display • Fast battery charging 10W
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K20 (X120EMW)	Moto E5 (XT1944-3)
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