Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E6 Play vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2019 6:24 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423) Compare Motorola Moto E6 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+401 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3430 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 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, USB OTG On-The-Go	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

26 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

5.5"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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Model	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto E6 Play XT2029 Dual-sim	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3423, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	Brazil	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	10/24/2019	9/21/2017
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.77 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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 details Collapse 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 28) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, 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 E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	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 E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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: Turquoise Blue, Anthracite • 18:9 display (Max Vision HD+) • Silicone case included • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto E6 Play (XT2029-3)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered