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Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1) vs Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola One Macro vs Huawei GR5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei GR5 (2017) X Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1) 14Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB) Compare Motorola One Macro X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)

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One Macro (XT2016-1)} 14 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1) vs GR5 2017 (32GB)} 6 Advantages Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.2"13%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)15%
Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
271 PPIvs+401 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.9" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

30 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 8MP
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
ModelOne Macro (XT2016-1)GR5 2017 (32GB)
Other model namesLenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola LimaHuawei Mate 9 Lite BLL-L22, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)India
(Global, International), (Europe), India
AustraliaEgypt(Europe)PhilippinesJapanNew ZealandSingaporeThailandTaiwanTurkeyVietnam
Australia, Egypt, (Europe), Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Vietnam
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date10/12/20191/1/2017
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100BLL-L21 model:
UMTS 900/1900/2100
BLL-L22 model:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4
BLL-L21 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
BLL-L22 model:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registered650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
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: Space Blue, Ultraviolet
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
• Metal body
• Emotion UI 4.1
• 2.5D glass screen
• LED notification
• DTS audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-1)Huawei GR5 2017 (32GB)
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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