Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2023 4:11 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:11 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3) Compare Motorola Moto G72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)

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!

27 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+399 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+6.6"27% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 108MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+33W2 times 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.	vs	10W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)11% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(4G LTE-A) 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
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G72 XT2255-3 (Single-SIM) NFC	T-Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921-3 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/2022	5/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	399 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 383322 (v9) Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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
📷 Camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Back camera (main camera)	108 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue • Protective case included	• Colors: Flash gray • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G72 (XT2255-3/SS)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
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