Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Motorola Moto G6 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% 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 You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

282 PPI

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	Lenovo Moto G6 Play XT1922 3GB RAM + 32GB, Motorola Ashley
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2018	4/19/2018
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
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)	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,28)
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
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)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
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 on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm 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
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)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
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)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)
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