This July, Motorola finally unveiled their latest additions to the Moto E series: Motorola Moto E5 and E5 Plus! Today, let’s see what this new device brings with it through our comparison between Moto E5 Plus vs Moto E4 Plus!

Moto E5 Plus vs Moto E4 Plus: what’s new?

Firstly, both Motorola handsets belong to the affordable phone segment. Let’s begin with the display! Motorola Moto Moto E4 Plus specs include a 5.5 inches screen with the resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. On the other hand, Motorola Moto E5 Plus specs sport a larger 6 inches display (1,440 x 720 pixels). In term of the weight, the new Moto E5 Plus weighs at 200g (7.05oz), quite similar to the E4 Plus (198g (6.98oz ). Under the hood, the Moto E5 Plus runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

Regarding the powerhouse, the previous Motorola Moto E4 Plus runs on the MediaTek MT6737 chipset. Meanwhile, the new Moto E5 Plus takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor. For the storage, they both offer 3GB RAM with 16GB/32GB ROM. There is also the microSD card which can expand up to 256GB. Moreover, the two Motorola devices come with a larger 5000mAh non-removable batter box. Besides, they also equip micro USB and 3.5mm headphone jack.

In term of the photography system, the Motorola Moto E5 Plus and Moto E4 Plus come with a single lens both front and back. In details, Motorola Moto E5 Plus camera includes a 12MP rear snapper and an 8MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, the Motorola Moto E4 Plus camera sports a 13MP primary lens and another 5MP secondary sensor. Lastly, the Moto E4 Plus colour options include Iron Gray, Fine Gold, and Oxford Blue. Besides, the new Moto E5 Plus comes with Black, Mineral Blue, Flash Gray, and Fine Gold. Quite a large selection in our opinion!

Motorola Moto E5 Plus release date and price

For now, the Motorola Moto E4 Plus price is $180. Besides, the new Motorola Moto E5 Plus price tag starts at $288. With a quite affordable price, the Moto E5 Plus can be a good choice for those who are looking for a decent mid-range device!