Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)
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!
19 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Model | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 dual-sim | US Cellular Galaxy S5 mini G800R4 CDMA, Samsung Atlantic |
Country or region available | Brazil | USA |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2018 | 7/1/2014 |
Depth | 6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) | 64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in) |
Weight | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) | 120 grams (4.2 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.01" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 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 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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 | โข Colors: Onyx Black โข Aluminum frame (6000 series) โข 2.5D gorilla glass screen โข Max vision 18:9 display โข Moto mods support | โข Colors: Black โข Panorama photo โข S-Voice |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800R4) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.25W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |