Motorola Moto G5S Plus
#2727
Motorola One (P30 Play)
#2849Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Motorola One (P30 Play)
Performance
64.364.3
Camera
63.853.8
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
92.389.7
Connectivity
58.861.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.645.7
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G5S Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola One (P30 Play) has a slightly larger 5.9-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the same Snapdragon 625 chipset and offer similar performance with octa-core CPUs and Adreno 506 GPUs.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a dual 13 MP rear setup, but the Moto G5S Plus supports 4K video recording, whereas the One can record at 1080p.
- Both phones have a 3000 mAh battery and support 15W charging.
- The G5S Plus has a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the One utilizes a plastic back and frame.
- Software-wise, the Moto G5S Plus runs Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.1, while the One comes with Android 8.1 and is part of the Android One program, allowing for a more streamlined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Motorola One (P30 Play)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: XT1803 (Europe); XT1805 (Europe, Dual SIM); XT1806 (USA); XT1804 (India); XT1802 (Brazil)
Also known as Motorola P30 Play in China
Display
Size
5.5"
5.9"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~287 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF13 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.5 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
149.9 x 72.2 x 8 mm (5.90 x 2.84 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.10 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.80 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass