Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV) vs Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Motorola Moto E5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/27/2018 11:10 PM, updated: 3/23/2020 6:02 PM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Plus X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+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)
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)23% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh102% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core

16GB (10GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G 2015 XT1544 Dual-sim, Motorola Osprey	Lenovo Moto E5 Plus XT1924 2GB RAM 16GB, Motorola Emma
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	7/28/2015	5/1/2018
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	75.3 x 160.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.33 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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 G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2470 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
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, White • Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation • Motorola Assist • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Flash gray, Mineral blue, Fine Gold • Max vision 18:9 display • Carregador TurboPower 15W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G3 (XT1544 DTV)	Moto E5 Plus (XT1924-5)
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