Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Motorola Moto Z 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 Z X Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	23 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+2800 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)73% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+534 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
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.
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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

(front) 5MP

Android 8.0 Oreo

4G LTE-A

300 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2018	9/1/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
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 Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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+, TD-LTE, 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
📷 Camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
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	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	2600 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	21 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)	0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered