Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Play vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/28/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 9:26 PM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play XMotorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)12Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Quad

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04PointsMotorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Quad

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)

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12 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+720x1440 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)20% Lighter
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

34 Common items in both devices

1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

282 PPI

LED flash on both cameras

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

Physical features	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Model	Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G6 Play XT1922 3GB RAM + 32GB, Motorola Ashley	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available	USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	April, 2018	May, 2018
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
System (OS)	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Operating system	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
Hardware	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU processor	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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 detailsCollapse 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,29,30,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
Calling	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm 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
2ª camera	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Fingerprint sensor
Other features	- Colors: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold - Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 - Max vision 18:9 display - Dolby audio - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Standard charging	10W (5V/2A) Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	2160 minutes \| 36 hours \| 1.5 days	1260 minutes \| 21 hours \| 0.9 day
Standby	feature not registered	17280 minutes \| 288 hours \| 12 days
Radiation rate	Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-9 32GB)	Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.35W/kg (head) \| 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered