Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z
OnePlus 3T
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
49.950.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.9
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z and OnePlus 3T both feature a 5.5-inch display, but the Moto Z offers a higher resolution AMOLED panel at 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the 1080 x 1920 pixels of the OnePlus 3T.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus 3T is equipped with a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset and offers more RAM options, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the OnePlus 3T has a higher resolution at 16 MP versus the Moto Z's 13 MP, although both have optical image stabilization.
- The OnePlus 3T also has a larger battery capacity at 3400 mAh compared to the Moto Z's 2600 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 20W.
- Both devices run Android 6.0.1, but the OnePlus 3T can be upgraded to Android 9.0, while the Moto Z can be upgraded to Android 8.0.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 4 and aluminum frames, but the Moto Z is thinner and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z
OnePlus 3T
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
AMOLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - USAQuad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) - Global
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.3 x 75.3 x 5.2 mm (6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 in)
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Weight
136 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Gunmetal, Soft Gold, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps - USAHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps - Global
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

