Google Pixel 2
#1183
Motorola Moto Z3 Play
#2130Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 2
Motorola Moto Z3 Play
Performance
78.566.9
Camera
95.353.8
Display
80.282.8
Battery
22.724.2
Build
78.691.6
Connectivity
73.465.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.051.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 2 features a more compact build with a glass front and aluminum frame, weighing 143g, while the Motorola Moto Z3 Play has a larger, lighter design made of glass and aluminum, weighing 156g.
- The Pixel 2's 5.0-inch AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Moto Z3 Play has a 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 636 in the Moto Z3 Play.
- The Pixel 2's camera excels with a 12.2 MP rear sensor featuring OIS, while the Moto Z3 Play has a 12 MP dual-camera setup without OIS.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Moto Z3 Play at 3000mAh, compared to the Pixel 2's 2700mAh, and both run on Android with the Pixel 2 offering a more streamlined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 2
Motorola Moto Z3 Play
General
Release Date
2017, October 17
2018
Announced
2017, October 04
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.01"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@30/60/120fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@240fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10.5W wired (capped), PD2.0
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm (5.74 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight
143 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum/glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
Colors
Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White
Deep Indigo, Onyx Black (128/6GB only)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 11
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass