Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Lenovo Legion Y90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:21 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Lenovo Legion Y90 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

5600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)

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!

10 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	vs	22 Advantages Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)4% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+424 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+16GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.92"33% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.5" inches	vs	+1/1.32" inches89% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5600 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+68W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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.

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus DTV Dual-Sim XT1683, Motorola Potter	联想拯救者Y90 (L71061)
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Lenovo
Release date	3/1/2017	3/10/2022, Announced: 3/1/2022
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)	78.4 x 177 millimeters (3.09 x 6.97 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	252 grams (8.82 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2460 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	144Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ 111% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	ZUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1120409 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide 120°
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/1.32" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Digital TV FullSeg	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	68W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Gray • 4 physical pop-up gaming triggers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)	Lenovo Legion Y90 (256GB/16GB)
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