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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Sony Xperia E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia E X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)

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!

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) vs Xperia E (C1504)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core124%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+294 PPI78%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1530 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)18%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
ModelMoto G4 Play (XT1607)Xperia E (C1504)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1607 Single-Sim, Moto G Play 4th GenSony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date6/1/20161/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100C1505 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1504 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Black, Pink, White
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (XT1607)Sony Xperia E (C1504)
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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