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Each of these phones has strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Galaxy A5 (2017) is about $150 more expensive than the other two, and runs Android Marshmallow. On the other hand, the A5 is dust- and water-resistant, and is already available to buy in the US via Amazon (more exactly, for now, only the international model can be purchased).
The Moto G5 Plus likely has the best rear camera (with 4K video - absent on the other two phones), while the Nokia 6 is obviously better if you need more screen estate. Both the Moto G5 Plus and the Nokia 6 should be released in the coming months in the US, although, at the moment, we don't know if the Nokia device will be officially offered here.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Nokia 6
| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Android (7.0) | Android (6.0) | Android (7.1) |
| Dimensions | 5.91 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches (150.2 x 74 x 9.7 mm) | 5.75 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm) | 6.06 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches (154 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm) |
| Weight | 5.47 oz (155 g) the average is 5.4 oz (154 g) | 5.96 oz (169 g) the average is 5.4 oz (154 g) | 5.96 oz (169 g) the average is 5.4 oz (154 g) |
| Materials | Main body: Aluminum; Accents: Plastic | Main body: Glass; Accents: Metal | Main body: Aluminum |
| Features | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch), Touch sensitive control keys | Fingerprint (touch), Touch sensitive control keys |
| Rugged | Splash resistant | Water, Dust resistant | |
| IP certified
IP certified - The IP code indicates the degree of protection against dust and water. The first number represents dust protection, while the second represents water protection. In IP67, for example, 6 means a completely dust-tight device, while 7 means the device can stay immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In IP68, a higher level of water protection is expected, but exact numbers aren't specified: both depth and continuance are specified by the manufacturer on per device basis. | IP 68 |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 424 ppi | 424 ppi | 401 ppi |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body ratio
Screen-to-body ratio - Shows what part of the frontal area of a phone its screen occupies. | 67.18 % | 71.51 % | 71.58 % |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 450 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED | Dual LED |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F1.7 | F1.9 | F2.0 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 26 mm | 27 mm | |
| Camera sensor size
Camera sensor size - A bigger camera sensor is able to capture more light, and thus produce better photos. | 1/2.5" | ||
| Pixel size
Pixel size - The size of an individual pixel on a camera's sensor. The bigger, the better. | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | |
| Hardware Features | Autofocus | Autofocus, CMOS image sensor | Autofocus |
| Software Features | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Camcorder | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) |
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing | Video calling, Video sharing | Video calling, Video sharing |
| Front-facing camera | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8937 |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit | Octa-core, 1900 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm | Octa-core, 1400 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit |
Graphics processor
Graphics processor - The graphics processor is important for the smooth operation of the system and especially in games and other applications that may involve complex graphics and animations. | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP3 | Adreno 505 |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 4 GB RAM (933 MHz) / LPDDR3 | 3 GB RAM (Dual-channel, 1033 MHz) / LPDDR3 | 3 GB RAM (800 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage
Built-in storage - Bigger storage capacity allows you to keep more content saved onto your device, such as more applications, photos or video. Games and video content typically take up the biggest amount of storage space. | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Storage expansion
Storage expansion - Some handsets allow you to expand their storage capacity by using a memory expansion card – most often microSD. Expansion memory is mostly suitable for media storage, such as photo, video or music content. | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Capacity
Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life. Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Fast Charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Talk time (3G) | 16.00 hours the average is 43 h (2593 min) | 18.00 hours the average is 43 h (2593 min) | |
| Stand-by time (3G) | 32.0 days (768 hours) the average is 24 days (585 h) | ||
| Internet use | |||
| 3G | 13 hours | ||
| LTE | 16 hours | ||
| Wi-Fi | 18 hours | ||
| Music playback | 53.00 hours | 22.00 hours | |
| Video playback | 19.00 hours |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Cellular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE (FDD) | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26 | Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28 | Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 12, 17, 28 |
| LTE (TDD) | Bands 38, 41 | Bands 38, 40, 41 | Bands 38 |
| Data | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay |
| Shopping information | |||
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| MSRP price | € 279 / $ 229 | € 429 | € 229 / $ 229 |
