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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684) vs Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia S X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684) 23Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)

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Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)} 23 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1684) vs Xperia S (LT26i)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core157%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)9%
Thinner
vs10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+5.2"21%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+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
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)27%
More internal storage for applications and files
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)8%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 12MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
 
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1684)Xperia S (LT26i)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) XT1684, Motorola PotterSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date3/1/20172/1/2012
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered420 hours (17.5 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: White, Black, Silver
โ€ข Remote control for Sony TV
โ€ข SE Timescape
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1684)Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.3W/kg (head)
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