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Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) vs Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E4 Plus vs Sony Xperia R1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 X Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) 10Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) Compare Motorola Moto E4 Plus X
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)

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Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) vs Xperia R1 (G2199)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
+16GB (10GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh91%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2620 mAh
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)29%
Lighter
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner
267 PPIvs+282 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
 
ModelMoto E4 Plus (XT1773)Xperia R1 (G2199)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E4 Plus (Dual-sim 16GB)Sony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
India
India
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date6/1/201711/1/2017
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 155 millimeters (3.05 x 6.1 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
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: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue
• 16:9 display
• 2.5D cover glass screen
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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