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Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Positivo Twist 2 (S512)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E3 vs Positivo Twist 2 (S512) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist 2 (S512) X Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) 12Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Positivo Twist 2 (S512) Compare Motorola Moto E3 X
5.34"
TFT

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

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Moto E3 (XT1700)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) vs Twist 2 (S512)} 6 Advantages Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR
+141 grams (4.94 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x960 pixels
+294 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs201 PPI
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2800 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
5"vs+5.34"7%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
 
ModelMoto E3 (XT1700)Twist 2 (S512)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generationPositivo Twist 2 S512 (Android Go), Positivo S512
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaPositivo
Release date8/1/20164/1/2019
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)72 x 143 millimeters (2.83 x 5.63 in)
Weight141 grams (4.94 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x960 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI201 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification
• Colors: Black, Gold, Aurora (purple/blue)
• Android Go Edition
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E3 (XT1700)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.4W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)
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