Motorola Moto E4 (XT1763) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E4 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 2:24 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 7:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Motorola Moto E4 (XT1763) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto E4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)

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 E4 (XT1763)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core120% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

16GB (10GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E4 Dual-Sim (MediaTek), Moto E4 XT1763 4ªgeração	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola Potter
Country or region available	Brazil	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2017	3/1/2017
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 144.5 millimeters (2.87 x 5.69 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	424 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
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 850/900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,28)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) 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+, 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 E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 [wifi4] (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 E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
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: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D cover glass screen • Fast battery charging • 10W charger • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E4 (XT1763)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)
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