Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs LG Stylus 3 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 11/28/2020 5:35 AM

Compare LG Stylus 3 XMotorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)10Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2800
mAh

(Removable)

07PointsLG Stylus 3 (M400AR)Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models

5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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10 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	7 Advantages LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+282 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+10W67% 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.	vs	6W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + 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	vs	+1.5Ghz 64bit Octa-Core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+149 grams (5.22 ounces)1% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+5.7"10% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2800 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

31 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	LG Stylus 3 M400AR 16GB, LG-M400AR, LGM400AR, LG PH3
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Argentina
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	May, 2018	March, 2017
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	79.8 x 155.6 millimeters (3.14 x 6.13 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
System (OS)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit - MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPU processor	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
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	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 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 Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28) VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
Calling	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
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
Camera	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
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)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not 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 Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Gray, Gold - Smart Pen Pro - Quick Shutter, Quick Selfie - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BL-44E1F
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Standard charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1260 minutes \| 21 hours \| 0.9 day	480 minutes \| 8 hours \| 0.3 day
Standby	17280 minutes \| 288 hours \| 12 days	20400 minutes \| 340 hours \| 14.2 days
Radiation rate	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	LG Stylus 3 (M400AR)
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