OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 3 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2019 11:02 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 6:59 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3) Compare OnePlus 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)

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21 Advantages OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)5% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.0 (aperture)

4G LTE-A

300 Mbps

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Other model names	OnePlus Three, One Plus 3, OnePlus Rain, Asia/Europe model	T-Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921-3 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	USA
Brand	OnePlus	Motorola
Release date	6/14/2016	5/1/2018
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.01 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 (MSM8920) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V 4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	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: Graphite, Soft gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Oxygen OS 3.2.4 • LED notification (RGB) • Rear camera: Sony IMX298 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX179 sensor • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dash Charge • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Dirac Power Sound • Miracast • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Flash gray • HAC M3/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 3 (64GB A3003)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.995W/kg (head), 0.645W/kg (body)	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered