Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Apple iPad Air 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

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14 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	13 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)196% Lighter	vs	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
+282 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)48% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+9.7"87% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+7340 mAh162% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

16GB (10GB available)

60Hz

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
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Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	5/1/2018	10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	444 grams (15.54 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 8.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	iPadOS 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29753
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	7340 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	10 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
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, Dark lake, Flash gray	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPad Air 2 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered