Apple iPhone 6 Plus
#3030
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
#2131Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Performance
56.565.4
Camera
77.266.1
Display
58.982.8
Battery
23.424.2
Build
94.590.3
Connectivity
63.460.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.351.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6 Plus features a sturdy aluminum build with a glass front, while the Motorola Moto Z2 Play has a slightly lighter design with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum back.
- Both phones have a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Moto Z2 Play utilizes Super AMOLED technology for potentially richer colors.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6 Plus is powered by the Apple A8 chipset with a dual-core CPU, whereas the Moto Z2 Play offers an octa-core Snapdragon 626, providing more processing cores.
- The camera on the Moto Z2 Play is superior with a 12 MP rear sensor compared to the iPhone's 8 MP, allowing for higher resolution photos and 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Moto Z2 Play at 3000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 15W, while the iPhone 6 Plus has a 2915 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 12.5.6, while the Moto Z2 Play operates on Android 9.0, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
General
Release Date
2014, September 19
2017
Announced
2014, September 09
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: XT1710-01/10-02 (USA); XT1710-07 (Brazil); XT1710-10 (India); XT1710-08/10-11 (China, Hong Kong); XT1710-09 (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan)Also known as Motorola Z Play (2nd Gen)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A8 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Typhoon (ARM v8-based)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM, 128GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.2 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2915 mAh, non-removable (11.1 Wh)
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm (6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 in)
156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm (6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 in)
Weight
172 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.30 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass