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Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB) vs Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G 5G vs Motorola Moto E (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB) 26Points
6.7"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) Compare Motorola Moto G 5G X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB)

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Moto G 5G (128GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB) vs Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (111GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)24%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+385 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+6.7"49%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP51 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh109%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2390 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
212 grams (7.42 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)46%
Lighter
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
ModelMoto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G 5G XT2113-3 (6GB RAM)Motorola Moto E Colors, Motorola Moto E2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date12/7/2020, Announced: 11/5/20202/25/2015
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 166.1 millimeters (3 x 6.54 in)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)
Weight212 grams (7.42 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (20:9)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
System versionAndroid 10Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 312461 (v8)
Geekbench: 1980 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4AF
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@60fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Frosted Silver, Volcanic Gray
• TurboPower charger
• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G 5G (128GB)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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