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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) 16Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)

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 G5 Plus (XT1683)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.5" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP37%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 3.7MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)14%
More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)17%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+525 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+5.6"8%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 16MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
15Wvs+18W20%
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 [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus DTV Dual-Sim XT1683, Motorola PotterChina Unicom Galaxy Note Edge N9150
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
China
China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date3/1/201711/1/2014
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI525 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Temperature
UV radiation
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen stylus
• S-Voice natural language
• Dropbox 50GB
• Samsung Gear S compatible
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N9150)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.136W/kg (head), 0.387W/kg (body)
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