Motorola Moto E5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto E5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto E5 PlusMotorola Moto E5 PlusInternational · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
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Basics
Motorola Moto E5 Plus
Motorola Moto E5 Plus
International · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.8 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.1
40 reviews
6.4
57 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto E5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

Specs where to buy Motorola Moto E5 Plus Motorola Moto E5 Plus
International · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · J530FM/DS
Inches 6" 5.2"
Resolution HD+ HD
Usable surface 76% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.3 mm
161.9 mm
9.4 mm 		71.3 mm
146.2 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 200 g 158 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 35.269
v? 		46.000
v?
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases Moto E Plus (5th gen.), Moto E5+ SM-J530F, J530F

Release Date
Release date April 2018,
6 years ago 		June 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto E5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Motorola Moto E5 Plus
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
Size
75.3 mm • 161.9 mm • 9.4 mm
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71.3 mm • 146.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 200 g 158 g
Usable surface 76 % 71 %
Materials Plastic Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Blue

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 268 Pixels per inch 282 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.6
6.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.4
7.4
Is it comfortable?
7.0
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.9
7.4
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 ARM Mali-T830

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
35.269
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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46.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
7.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
4.9
6.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.3
5.2
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.14 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 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
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3M3
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.1
7.2
Quality of nighttime photos
4.6
5.7
Quality of selfies
6.3
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.0
7.8
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

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

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

Bluetooth
Version 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access 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
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.898 W/Kg on head
1.473 W/Kg on body 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.360 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.990 W/Kg on head
1.130 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.9
8.0
Quality of the GPS
7.5
7.9
And the WiFi?
7.9
8.1
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 18%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 38%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 26%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 30%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 17%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 4%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
40 reviews
57 reviews
Prices
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