Motorola Moto E5 Play Go vs Nokia 1 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go and the Nokia 1 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Price | $13 | $5,995 |
| Our rating | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 2,100 mAh | 2,500 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.45 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Released | Aug 2018 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Nokia 1 Plus is ahead on our rating, battery, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia 1 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.45 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~206 ppi density) | FWVGA+ 480 x 960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density | — | ~197 ppi |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) | Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition), upgradable to Android 10 (Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | MediaTek MT6739WW (28 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 308 | IMG PowerVR GE8100 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 1GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB eMMC 5.1 |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, AF | 8 MP, AF (autofocus) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | Beautify software |
| Video | Not specified | — |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2100 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion |
| Charging | 5W wired | Standard 5W charging |
| Capacity | — | 2500 mAh |
Body
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Dimensions | Not specified (thickness 7.6 mm) | 145.04 x 70.4 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 150.3 g (5.29 oz) | Approximately 138.4 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Polycarbonate body with textured nano-pattern, removable back cover |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot (2.4GHz only) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS/AGPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E5 Play Go | Nokia 1 Plus |
|---|
| Announced | July 2018 | February 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2018. | Available since March 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or Nokia 1 Plus?
Nokia 1 Plus — 2,100 mAh for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go versus 2,500 mAh for the Nokia 1 Plus.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or Nokia 1 Plus?
Nokia 1 Plus — Aug 2018 for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go versus Feb 2019 for the Nokia 1 Plus.
Is the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go or the Nokia 1 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go 5/10 and the Nokia 1 Plus 6/10.
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