Motorola Moto E5 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto E5 and the Motorola Moto E5 Play, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Price | $1,589 | $245 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 150 g |
| Released | Apr 2018 | Apr 2018 |
Summary: Motorola Moto E5 is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera. Motorola Moto E5 Play is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto E5 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto E5 Play is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
Platform
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or Snapdragon 427 |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB (some variants up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF | 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Undisclosed |
Battery
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W rapid charge |
Body
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.4 x 72.2 x 8.95 mm | 151 x 74 x 8.85 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 150 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Protection | Water-repellent coating | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body, removable back |
Comms
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Motorola Moto E5 | Motorola Moto E5 Play |
|---|
| Announced | April 2018 | April 2018 |
| Status | Released May 2018 | Available. Released April 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto E5 or Motorola Moto E5 Play?
Motorola Moto E5 — 4,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto E5 versus 2,800 mAh for the Motorola Moto E5 Play.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto E5 or Motorola Moto E5 Play?
Motorola Moto E5 Play — 174 g for the Motorola Moto E5 versus 150 g for the Motorola Moto E5 Play.
Is the Motorola Moto E5 or the Motorola Moto E5 Play rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto E5 6/10 and the Motorola Moto E5 Play 5/10.
Best phone lists →
