Motorola Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB) vs Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 vs Sony Xperia L2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2019 6:51 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:31 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L2 X Motorola Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311) Compare Motorola Moto G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)

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!

14 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2800 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

(back) 13MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G5 Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric	Sony Xperia L2 H4311 Dual-sim, Sony SM32
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe), Japan, New Zealand	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	3/1/2017	1/1/2018
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)	78 x 150 millimeters (3.07 x 5.91 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
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 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
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	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G5 (XT1676 16GB/2GB)	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)
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