Moto Z vs Moto Z Play vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Moto Z vs Moto Z Play vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Moto ZMoto ZGlobal · 4GB · 32GB
Moto Z PlayMoto Z PlayChina · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
Sony Xperia Z5 CompactSony Xperia Z5 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Moto Z
Moto Z
Global · 4GB · 32GB
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Moto Z Play
Moto Z Play
China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials 5.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 5.1Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.5 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
24 reviews
8.7
32 reviews
7.7
68 reviews
6.6
34 reviews

Technical specifications of the Moto Z vs Moto Z Play vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Specs Moto Z prices Moto Z
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		Moto Z Play price compare Moto Z Play
China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM 		Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F 		Sony Xperia Z5 Compact prices Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Global · 2GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.2" 4.6"
Resolution QHD FHD FHD HD
Usable surface 72% useful 69% useful 72% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.3 mm
153.3 mm
5.2 mm 		76.4 mm
156.4 mm
7.0 mm 		71.0 mm
144.8 mm
7.3 mm 		65.0 mm
127.0 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 136 g 165 g 153 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7580
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 147.742
v7 		59.600
v? 		41.868
v? 		74.488
v6
Battery 2600 mAh 3510 mAh 2900 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16860
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Lenovo Lenovo Samsung Sony
Aliases -- -- SM-A510F, A510F E5803, E5823

Release Date
Release date June 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		December 2015,
8 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale On Sale
Market Global China Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Moto Z
Moto Z Play
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Moto Z
Moto Z Play
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Size
75.3 mm • 153.3 mm • 5.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 156.4 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 127.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 136 g 165 g 153 g 138 g
Usable surface 72 % 69 % 72 % 70 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - - - IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Gold
Black

White
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Yellow

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.2" 4.6"
Type AMOLED AMOLED Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 534 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.4
6.3
6.5
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
8.4
8.8
7.6
Is it comfortable?
8.8
6.8
8.4
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.5
8.4
8.3
7.8
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 2x Kryo 1.8 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm 20 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 510MHz Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
147.742
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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59.600
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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41.868
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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74.488
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
7.8
7.7
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
9.1
7.9
6.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.0
8.6
6.3
5.8
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Omnivision OV16860 Unknown Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS PureCel CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.31 µm -- 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.4" -- 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
84
Mobile
83
Photo
84
Video
 -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.4
8.8
8.7
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
6.7
6.9
7.0
Quality of selfies
8.1
7.9
7.5
7.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.8
7.9
7.2
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B13 (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA B5 (850)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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)
  • 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)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- -- 0.286 W/Kg on head
0.475 W/Kg on body 		1.074 W/Kg on head
0.707 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.910 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body 		1.450 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.2
8.5
8.4
Quality of the GPS
9.0
9.1
8.4
7.7
And the WiFi?
8.8
9.1
8.5
8.2
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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3510 mAh
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2900 mAh
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2700 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion 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?
  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 46%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 4%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 31%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
  • 18%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 35%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 57%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 39%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 13%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 43%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
  • 18%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
24 reviews
32 reviews
68 reviews
34 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable
From $ 281 --
From $ 112 --