Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 11/15/2020 4:31 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	vs	13 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.5" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+15W50% 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.	vs	10W
+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
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP68% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.

28 Common items in both devices

2GHz 64bit Octa-core

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	3/1/2017	10/1/2017
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.5" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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