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Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia TX vs Motorola Moto G4 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) 11Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607) Compare Sony Xperia TX X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)

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Xperia TX (LT29i)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Moto G4 Play (XT1607)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+127 grams (4.45 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+323 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.55"vs+5"10%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+2800 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
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ModelXperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Other model namesSony Xperia TX LT29, Sony HayabusaMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1607 Single-Sim, Moto G Play 4th Gen
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date10/1/20126/1/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)
Weight127 grams (4.45 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.55" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras16x digital zoom
3D sweep panorama
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity1750 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• PlayNow
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.09W/kg (head)feature not registered
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