Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto M vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto M vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

Compare
Moto Z PlayMoto Z PlayChina · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
Motorola Moto MMotorola Moto MInternational · 4GB · 32GB
Xiaomi Mi5Xiaomi Mi5China · 4GB · 128GB · Ceramic
Xiaomi Mi5s PlusXiaomi Mi5s PlusChina · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Moto Z Play
Moto Z Play
China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
View datasheet
vs
Motorola Moto M
Motorola Moto M
International · 4GB · 32GB
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5
China · 4GB · 128GB · Ceramic
View datasheet
vs
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
View datasheet
vs

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
32 reviews
--
3 reviews
9.1
465 reviews
8.9
80 reviews

Technical specifications of the Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto M vs Xiaomi Mi5 vs Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Specs Moto Z Play price compare Moto Z Play
China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM 		where to buy Motorola Moto M Motorola Moto M
International · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi5 Xiaomi Mi5
China · 4GB · 128GB · Ceramic 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi5s Plus Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.15" 5.7"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 73% useful 73% useful 74% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 76.4 mm
156.4 mm
7.0 mm 		75.0 mm
151.0 mm
7.9 mm 		68.5 mm
144.6 mm
7.3 mm 		77.7 mm
154.6 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 165 g 163 g 139 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Helio P15
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 59.600
v? 		76.566
v? 		142.084
v6 		165.110
v7
Battery 3510 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3800 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
OV16860
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX258
2
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Lenovo Motorola Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China International China China

Design & Materials

Structure

Moto Z Play
Motorola Moto M
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Moto Z Play
Motorola Moto M
Xiaomi Mi5
Xiaomi Mi5s Plus
Size
76.4 mm • 156.4 mm • 7.0 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 151.0 mm • 7.9 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
68.5 mm • 144.6 mm • 7.3 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
77.7 mm • 154.6 mm • 8.0 mm
See more details
 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 163 g 139 g 168 g
Usable surface 69 % 73 % 73 % 74 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Metal Plastic, Metal, Ceramics Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White
Black

White

Champagne
Black
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.15" 5.7"
Type AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI LCD IPS • Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 550 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • 94% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
--
7.3
7.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
--
9.5
9.0
Is it comfortable?
6.8
--
9.4
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
--
9.1
8.7
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 MediaTek Helio P15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35GHz
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.35 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T860 800 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 635MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type -- -- -- LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
59.600
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
See more details
76.566
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
See more details
142.084
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
See more details
165.110
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 6% of devices
See more details

Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- -- -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No No

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
--
8.3
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
--
9.4
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
--
9.3
9.1
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV16860 Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type PureCel CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.31 µm -- 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.4" -- 1/2.8" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--
--
--

Black & white
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 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
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 4 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- -- -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- -- -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --
79
Mobile
80
Photo
76
Video
78
Mobile
80
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
--
9.4
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
--
7.8
7.0
Quality of selfies
7.9
--
8.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
--
8.8
8.4
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews

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)
  • 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)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution 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
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

 -- -- 0.376 W/Kg on head
0.798 W/Kg on body 		1.162 W/Kg on head
1.470 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.450 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.703 W/Kg on head
1.422 W/Kg on body 		--

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
--
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.1
--
8.7
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.1
--
9.1
9.1
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3510 mAh
See more details
3000 mAh
See more details
3000 mAh
See more details
3800 mAh
See more details
Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 13%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 31%
    Two days or more
--
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V9 (Android 7.1 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
--
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 18%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 14%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 4%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 57%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
32 reviews
--
465 reviews
80 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable
Prices unavailable