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Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1721)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia R1 vs Motorola Moto C Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto C Plus X Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) 14Points
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1721) Compare Sony Xperia R1 X
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

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Xperia R1 (G2199)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Moto C Plus (XT1721)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1721)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (720x480)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
16GB (9GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
2620 mAhvs+4000 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

23 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
TFT LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
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ModelXperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Other model namesSony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199Lenovo Moto C Plus XT1721 Dual-sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region availableIndia
India
IndiaIndonesia
India, Indonesia
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date11/1/20176/1/2017
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (720x480)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
Battery capacity2620 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered13 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass
โ€ข Exmor Sony sensor
โ€ข 4G VoLTE
โ€ข WiFi Miracast
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Fine Gold
โ€ข VoLTE
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Moto C Plus (XT1721)
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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