Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523) vs Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E (2015) vs Huawei Honor 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 11:18 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:19 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 5A X Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	vs	12 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+2390 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)4% Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)37% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

HD (1280x720)

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Change model
Model	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Other model names	Motorola Moto E XT1523 DTV, Motorola Moto E2	Huawei Honor 5A Dual-SIM LYO-L21
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Russia
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	2/25/2015	6/1/2016
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)	72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Emotion UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 2600 (Bands 7)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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, White • Oleophobic coating • 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E 2015 (4G TV XT1523)	Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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