Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E5 Play vs Samsung Galaxy A15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 5:02 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 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)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 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!

5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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 (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+396 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.5"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
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.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% 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 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
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	+25W150% 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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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.

22 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 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

📱 Model features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Other model names	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play	Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155M/NFC (Single-SIM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
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	300/150 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 Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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+, 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)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 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	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)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	51 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 128GB)
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: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155M/N 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