Comparison samsung galaxy a5 2017 vs moto g5 plus
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For its part, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus offers a high quality aluminum finish polished with pearls and cut with diamond. It has a design with rounded edges for greater ergonomics with the presence of side frames. On the front, what is most striking is the start button in which the fingerprint reader is hidden. If we turn it around, what stands out the most is the camera lens. It is integrated into a circular frame that is delimited by a metal border. Thanks to this design, the camera is not fully integrated into the housing.
As we say, the Moto G5 Plus is somewhat thicker than the Galaxy A5 2017, but lighter. Its complete measurements are: 150.2 x 74 x 9.7 millimeters. Its weight is 155 grams. It can be purchased in two shades: Moon Gray or Fine Gold.
- screen
- Processor, memory and operating system
- Comparative sheet
- Photographic section
- Autonomy and connectivity
- Conclusions and price
For its part, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus offers a high quality aluminum finish polished with pearls and cut with diamond. It has a design with rounded edges for greater ergonomics with the presence of side frames. On the front, what is most striking is the start button in which the fingerprint reader is hidden. If we turn it around, what stands out the most is the camera lens. It is integrated into a circular frame that is delimited by a metal border. Thanks to this design, the camera is not fully integrated into the housing.
As we say, the Moto G5 Plus is somewhat thicker than the Galaxy A5 2017, but lighter. Its complete measurements are: 150.2 x 74 x 9.7 millimeters. Its weight is 155 grams. It can be purchased in two shades: Moon Gray or Fine Gold.
screen
There are not many differences when it comes to the screen. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. This gives it a density of 424 pixels per inch. In his case we find the "Always on Display" function as a novelty. With it, we will be able to see the notifications and the clock without having to unlock the device.
The Lenovo Moto G5 Plus incorporates a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen, also with a Full HD resolution. The screen density remains the same, at 424 pixels per inch. In its favor, it should be noted that it uses the Corning Gorilla Glass class 3 system, which will protect it from bumps or falls.
Processor, memory and operating system
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is powered by a processor owned by the South Korean firm. Specifically, it is an eight-core chip working at a maximum speed of 1.9 GHz per core. This SoC combines its performance with a 3 GB RAM memory, a figure that is perfect for working with several applications at the same time. The internal storage capacity is 32 GB, expandable by using microSD cards of up to 256 GB. This set achieved 3,967 points in the Geekbench test.
There is not much difference between the Galaxy A5 2017 and the Moto G5 Plus when it comes to power. The Lenovo model houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor inside. It is an eight-core chip running at 2 GHz, which is accompanied by a 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. The storage capacity is also 32 GB, although in its case it can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 128 GB.
While the Moto G5 Plus is governed by Android 7 as standard, the Galaxy A5 2017 offers the older version. We are talking about Android 6.0 Marshmallow. This causes that in this section the Lenovo terminal scores points with respect to its rival. Android 7 Nougat introduced many new features to the platform. We can highlight among them the multi-window mode, which allows you to enjoy two applications at the same time from the same screen.
Comparative sheet
| Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
| screen | 5.2 inches, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (424 dpi) | 5.2, Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (424 dpi) |
| Main chamber | 12 MP with Dual Autofocus Pixels, f / 1.7, 4K video, video stabilization, Dual LED flash with color balance | 16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video |
| Camera for selfies | 5 MP, f / 2.2, wide angle lens | 16 megapixels, f / 1.9, Full HD video |
| Internal memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Extension | microSD up to 128GB | microSD up to 256GB |
| Processor and RAM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core 2.0GHz, 3GB RAM | Octa-core 1.9GHz processor per core, 3GB RAM |
| Drums | 3,000 mAh, fast charge | 3,000 mAh |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Connections | BT 4.2, GPS, microUSB, NFC, WiFi 802.11n | BT 4.2, GPS, USB-C, NFC, WiFi 802.11 b / g / n / ac |
| SIM | nanoSIM | nanoSIM |
| Design | Aluminum and glass, waterproof nano coating, colors: Moon Gray or Fine Gold | Metal frames and glass back. Colors: Black / Gold / Blue / Pink |
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 74 x 9.7 millimeters (155 grams) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 millimeters (159 grams) |
| Featured Features | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IP68 protection, Always On Display |
| Release date | Available | Available |
| Price | About 280 euros (to be confirmed) | 430 euros |
Photographic section
It is precisely in the photographic section where we are going to find the most significant difference between the terminals that we compare. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 will win. This model includes a 16 megapixel main sensor with aperture f / 1.9, autofocus system and LED flash. The device is also capable of recording video with Full HD resolution.
The selfie camera is a true marvel. It offers the same number of pixels as the rear, 16 megapixels (also with aperture f / 1.9). When we ran our in-depth test the camera performed at a good level. Mind you, we do miss an LED flash for low-light self-portraits. In any case, it is one of the most powerful main cameras of the moment. It not only makes it difficult for the Moto G5 Plus, but other similar phones as well.
The rear camera of the Moto G5 Plus is composed of a 12-megapixel sensor and an f / 1.7 aperture. Added to this great aperture is a focus system baptized by the company as Dual Autofocus Pixels. Thanks to it, the camera can lock the focus on the subject up to 60 percent faster. The Moto G5 Plus also makes use of a dual color balanced LED flash. It is also capable of recording video with 4K resolution at 30fps.
For its part, the secondary camera is only 5 megapixels. It offers a wide-angle lens and f / 2.2 aperture. It should be noted that there will be no problem in using the flash function on the screen if necessary.
Autonomy and connectivity
We have already said it on other occasions, the battery of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is quite surprising. Its autonomy is, in fact, one of the best within the current mid-range. It is even somewhat superior to what the previous generation included. This is possible thanks to a 3,000 milliamp battery and its fully optimized software. The battery achieved a score of 10,765 points in the AnTuTu test. This is a figure very close to that of devices with 4,000 milliamps, as is the case with the Huawei Mate 8.
For its part, the Moto G5 Plus equips a 3,000 milliamp battery. According to the company, it is able to last a whole day without going through the plug. In case the capacity was scarce for some users, it must be added that it integrates TurboPower fast charging. This means that you can enjoy up to 6 hours of battery life with only 15 minutes of charging.
Regarding the connectivity section, we can highlight that the two devices offer compatibility with 4G networks. They also have WiFI, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC. The only difference is found in the USB port. And, only the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 includes it in its repertoire. This will give you greater speed and speed when it comes to transferring data and files.
Conclusions and price
At this point in the comparison, surely you have already been able to get a better idea of the main differences and similarities of the phones. We can't deny that the Moto G5 Plus is a great device, but the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 fares better. This model has a series of features that make it slightly superior. Among them, a camera for selfies of ten and IP68 certification. It also offers a USB Type-C port and a slightly larger battery with very good results in the AnTuTu test. Logically this is something that will be noticed in the price. There are clear variations. The Moto G5 Plus can be purchased for about 280 euros. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was placed on the market for just over 400 euros.
