Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)

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

4/25/2018 10:10 PM, updated: 3/31/2020 12:59 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)

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!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13% Lighter
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+424 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G6 Play XT1922 3GB RAM + 32GB, Motorola Ashley	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus XT1681G (32GB +2GB RAM), Motorola Potter
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), Colombia, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	4/19/2018	3/1/2017
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	424 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 G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,28)	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
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	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 G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
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, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
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: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-5)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1681)
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