Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Sony Xperia E3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Sony Xperia E3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G4 PlayMotorola Moto G4 PlayIndia · 2GB · 16GB · XT1602
Sony Xperia E3Sony Xperia E3Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G4 Play
Motorola Moto G4 Play
India · 2GB · 16GB · XT1602
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Sony Xperia E3
Sony Xperia E3
Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
6.4
47 reviews
6.5
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Sony Xperia E3

Specs Motorola Moto G4 Play price compare Motorola Moto G4 Play
India · 2GB · 16GB · XT1602 		Sony Xperia E3 price comparison Sony Xperia E3
Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
Inches 5" 4.5"
Resolution HD LowRes
Usable surface 66% useful 58% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
144.4 mm
9.9 mm 		69.4 mm
137.1 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 137 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 410
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 4 GB
AnTuTu 28.366
v? 		18.282
v?
Battery 2800 mAh 2330 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Motorola Sony
Aliases XT1607, XT1609 D2203, D2206, D2243

Release Date
Release date May 2016,
7 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market India Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G4 Play
Sony Xperia E3
Motorola Moto G4 Play
Sony Xperia E3
Size
72.0 mm • 144.4 mm • 9.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.4 mm • 137.1 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 137 g 143 g
Usable surface 66 % 58 %
Materials Plastic -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Yellow

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		LowRes
480 x 854 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 218 Pixels per inch

Others

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

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
6.2
7.6
Is it comfortable?
7.7
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.3
6.3
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.2GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 306 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 2 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
28.366
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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18.282
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 4 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.5
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.4
6.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.7
5.3
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 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
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
6.5
Quality of nighttime photos
4.7
4.6
Quality of selfies
6.1
3.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.5
5.9
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B7 (2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
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 Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

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

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.

 0.445 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body 		0.538 W/Kg on head
0.664 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.790 W/Kg on head
1.440 W/Kg on body 		0.712 W/Kg on head
1.288 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.0
7.5
Quality of the GPS
5.9
6.7
And the WiFi?
7.9
7.3
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
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2330 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 28%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 59%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 29%
    Never
  • 29%
    Once a year
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
47 reviews
13 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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