Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 4:01 PM, updated: 5/14/2021 4:30 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 Flip XMotorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)06Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2800
mAh

(Removable)

30PointsAsus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	30 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core	vs	+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core128% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+395 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G+ LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+30W2 times 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS672KS)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	May, 2018	May, 2021
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5nm)
CPU processor	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 680 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 680 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 680
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 840Mhz
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~105.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Display features	feature not registered	90Hz, 1000 nits, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Calling	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2112º14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 8MP telephotof/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 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	1/1.73" 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	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
2ª camera	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Fingerprint sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver - ZenUI 8 - Always-on display - 24-bit/192kHz audio - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) GK40	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Standard charging	30W Fast battery charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	1260 minutes \| 21 hours \| 0.9 day	feature not registered
Standby	17280 minutes \| 288 hours \| 12 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (128GB)
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