| Physical features | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Model | Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto E5 Plus XT1924 2GB RAM 16GB, Motorola Emma | Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A720F Single-Sim |
| Country or region available |  
(Latin America), Mexico |     
(Global, International), Algeria, Australia, Israel, Turkey |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | May, 2018 | January, 2017 |
| Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 160.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.33 in) | 77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
| System (OS) | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Hardware | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
| CPU processor | 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | 1.9Ghz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
| 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) |
| Display | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6" inches | 5.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1440 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 386 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| 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 | 150/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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 |
| Calling | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| 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 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 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/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (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 |
| Multimedia | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| 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
Ambient Light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Flash gray, Mineral blue, Fine Gold
- Max vision 18:9 display
- Carregador TurboPower 15W
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
- Metal body
- Gorilla Glass on the back
- Samsung Grace UX
- Fast battery charging
- ANT+
- WiFi direct, hotspot
- IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min |
| Power supply | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 1380 minutes | 23 hours | 1 day |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) | Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.21W/kg (head) | 1.33W/kg (body) |