Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2020 8:12 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	28 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5.2"11% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+2800 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1821 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)1% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)23% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage 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	+750x1334 pixels9% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+326 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 7.1MP44% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
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Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	5/1/2018	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
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: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)