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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB) vs LG K5 (Dual X220DS)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs LG K5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K5 X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB) 27Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)

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 (XT1687 64GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB) vs K5 (Dual X220DS)} 4 Advantages LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+424 PPI116%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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 only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)65%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)21%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola PotterLG K5 X220ds (Dual-Sim), LG-X220ds
Country or region availableUSA
USA
KazakhstanRussia
Kazakhstan, Russia
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date3/1/20173/1/2016
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)71.6 x 145 millimeters (2.82 x 5.71 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)128 grams (4.48 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 (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (3GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.8 (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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered100 hours (4.2 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
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: Gold, Titan
โ€ข 2.5D Arc Glass screen
โ€ข LG KnockCode, KnockOn

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 64GB)LG K5 (Dual X220DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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