Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.59"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
24mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB)
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13 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+6 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play | Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Asus |
Release date | 5/1/2018 | 7/22/2020 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in) | 78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in) |
Weight | 150 grams (5.25 ounces) | 240 grams (8.4 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.59" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 282 PPI | 391 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 650nits[typ] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (225GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 5000/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79) |
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.4125°11mm 5MP macro f/2.0 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 30W Wired fast charging 10W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 288 hours (12 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
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 glare • ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) • Always-On display • DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) • 24-bit/192kHz audio • AeroActive Cooler 3 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) | Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (256GB/8GB) | |
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 |