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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G6 Plus X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) 02Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)

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Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB) vs Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+424 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs409 PPI
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+5.9"13%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3200 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

37 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
+30 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola PotterLenovo Moto G6 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM), Motorola Evert
Country or region availableAustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/1/20174/19/2018
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 90263 (v7)
Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 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)
LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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 (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered27 hours (1.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
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: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo
โ€ข Front/back Gorilla Glass 3
โ€ข Max vision 18:9 display
โ€ข Dolby audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 16GB)Moto G6 Plus TV (XT1926-8)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)
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