Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2021) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and choose the best model for you
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Motorola Moto G Play (2021)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | |
| Rating | (+0) | (+0) | |
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| Release date | 2017, January | 2021, January 08 | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | 5.75 x 5.75 x 2.81 in | 166.6 x 76 x 9.4 mm | 6.56 x 6.56 x 2.99 in | |
| Weight | 157 g | 5.54 oz | 204 g | 7.2 oz | |
| Body Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, plastic back | |
| Colors | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud | Misty Blue | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | |
| Battery life |
Talking time - Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 53 h |
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| Approximate price | 250 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 5.2" inc | 6.5" inc | |
| Screen area | 74.5 cm2 | 102.0 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 20:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 71.5% | 80.6% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | 720 x 1600 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 424 PPI | 270 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | ||
| Other specs | - Always-on display |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 16 MP, Single | 13 MP, Dual | |
| Camera specs | -16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | -13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1'', 1.12µm, PDAF -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
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| Functions | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | |
| Front camera, selfie | 16 MP, Single | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm | |
| Functions | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 10 | |
| Chipset | - Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) | - Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | - Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Mali-T830MP3 | Adreno 610 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | |
| Internal memory | 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 8 Total | 103094 | 142843 | |
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 164 | ||
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 782 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 143 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 926 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 773 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 4104 | ||
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 3000 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Battery | 3041 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, LTEEP, SUPL | |
| NFC | Yes | No | |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR - 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | ||
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
| Other extras |
- ANT+ - Fast battery charging - - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
- Charging 10W - Water-repellent coating |
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| Versions |
- Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots |
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