Motorola Moto G5s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi Mi A1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G5s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi Mi A1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G5s PlusMotorola Moto G5s PlusInternational · 4GB · 64GB
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
Sony Xperia XA1Sony Xperia XA1International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual
Xiaomi Mi A1Xiaomi Mi A1Global · 4GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G5s Plus
Motorola Moto G5s Plus
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
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Sony Xperia XA1
Sony Xperia XA1
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
57 reviews
8.2
79 reviews
6.1
32 reviews
8.7
324 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G5s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 vs Xiaomi Mi A1

Specs where to buy Motorola Moto G5s Plus Motorola Moto G5s Plus
International · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual 		Sony Xperia XA1 prices Sony Xperia XA1
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual 		Xiaomi Mi A1 price compare Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.2" 5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 71% useful 71% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.2 mm
153.5 mm
9.5 mm 		71.4 mm
146.1 mm
7.9 mm 		67.0 mm
145.0 mm
8.0 mm 		75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 168 g 159 g 143 g 165 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7880
Octa-Core 		Helio P20
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 96.000
v8 		61.200
v6 		76.548
v? 		78.150
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 2300 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3P8
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung Sony Xiaomi
Aliases Moto G Plus (5th gen.) Special, XT1803, XT1605, XT1606 SM-A520FD, A520F G3112, G3116 Xiaomi MiA1

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market International Global International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G5s Plus
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XA1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Motorola Moto G5s Plus
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XA1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Size
76.2 mm • 153.5 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.4 mm • 146.1 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 155.4 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 159 g 143 g 165 g
Usable surface 71 % 71 % 71 % 70 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic Aluminium alloy, Metal
Resistance - IP68 - -
Colors
Gold

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Pink
Black

Gold

Red

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.2" 5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
7.4
6.0
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2
8.9
8.0
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.4
9.0
8.1
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
8.6
6.2
7.7
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.39 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 16 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T830 MP3 ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MHz Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
96.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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61.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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76.548
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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78.150
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
7.7
6.8
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
8.3
7.3
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
7.3
7.3
8.1
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 23 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3P8 Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10
Type CMOS ISOCELL CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- 100 - 6400 --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm 1.08 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2) -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.1" 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type
--
--
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV13880
Type
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.4"

Features
Flash LED LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8
Type -- -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/5"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.5
8.0
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.2
6.8
6.2
6.4
Quality of selfies
7.6
7.4
7.1
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.1
7.5
8.4
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.522 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.570 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body 		1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.940 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		0.300 W/Kg on head
0.550 W/Kg on body 		1.310 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
7.8
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.6
8.3
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.0
7.9
8.8
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2300 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 22%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 30%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 60%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 27%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 19%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
57 reviews
79 reviews
32 reviews
324 reviews
Prices
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