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Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto M vs Motorola Moto E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E3 X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) 25Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) Compare Motorola Moto M X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662)

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Moto M (Dual XT1662)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs Moto E3 (XT1700)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3050 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)16%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
ModelMoto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Other model namesLenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-FuLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)China(Europe)Hong Kong
(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date11/1/20168/1/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 800MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V 2A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3050 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• 2.5D curved screen
• Fast battery charging
• Dolby Atmos audio
• WiFi dual-band
• Colors: Black, White
• LED notification
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto M (Dual XT1662)Moto E3 (XT1700)
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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