Motorola Moto C (XT1755) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2018 12:26 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Motorola Moto C (XT1755) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2350
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416) Compare Motorola Moto C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)

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 Motorola Moto C (XT1755)	vs	26 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core141% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+401 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2350 mAh	vs	+3430 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Android 7.0 Nougat

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto C (XT1755)	Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto C XT1755 (4G) Dual-sim, Motorola Watson	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus G3416 Dual-Sim, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	India, Indonesia	(Global, International), Australia, (Europe), Vietnam
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	6/2/2017	9/21/2017
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 145.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.73 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HC40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2350 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
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: Starry black, Pearl white • VoLTE • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto C (XT1755)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3416)
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