Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)

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

3/13/2017 9:44 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:38 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Motorola Moto M (Dual XT1662) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 M (Dual XT1662)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 16MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3050 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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]
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5% Lighter
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% 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
Android 7.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices

32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto M, Motorola Moto M 32GB, Motorola Kung-Fu	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola Potter
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Australia, (Europe), New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2016	3/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.35 x 151.35 millimeters (2.97 x 5.96 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6756 Helio P15 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	1µm 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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 2A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3050 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast 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 M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
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: Gold, Gray, Silver • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • 2.5D curved screen • Fast battery charging • Dolby Atmos audio • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto M (Dual XT1662)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
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