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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) 21Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)

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Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+3580 mAh28%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)36%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7%
Thinner
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
f/2.0 (aperture)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAMBoost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date8/1/20185/1/2018
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature 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/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3580 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
โ€ข Aluminum frame
โ€ข Exmor RS camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio
โ€ข WiFi Miracast
โ€ข Colors: Black, Dark lake, Flash gray

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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