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Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) vs Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto X Play X Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) 11Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)

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Moto G5 (XT1670)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1670) vs Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)15%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3630 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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.
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
ModelMoto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Unlocked (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola CedricMotorola Moto X Play XT1563 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Lux
Country or region available(Latin America)Canada
(Latin America), Canada
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/1/20178/12/2015
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (26GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3630 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Goldโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Slow motion video
โ€ข Back covers various colors
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 (XT1670)Moto X Play (XT1563 Dual 32GB)
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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