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Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767) 04Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto E4 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)

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Moto E4 (XT1767)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 (XT1767) vs Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+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) 8MPvs+(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.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 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 Nougatvs+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
ModelMoto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E4 USA (Snapdragon), Moto E 4th Gen. Single-SimLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/20173/1/2017
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 EV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto E4 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
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
• 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 (XT1767)Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
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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