Motorola Moto Z
#3158
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
#3140Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
49.950.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.159.2
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z features a sleek build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 136g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is heavier at 174g with a glass front and plastic back.
- The Moto Z has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, compared to the Note Edge's 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display at 1600 x 2560 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto Z is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Note Edge's Snapdragon 805.
- The Moto Z's rear camera is 13 MP with OIS, while the Note Edge has a 16 MP rear camera, also with OIS, providing slightly superior photography.
- Battery capacity is 2600mAh for the Moto Z, whereas the Note Edge has a larger 3000mAh battery.
- Both devices run Android, with the Moto Z upgradable to Android 8.0, while the Note Edge can be upgraded to Android 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto Z Droid in USA
Versions: N915FY (Europe), N915A (AT&T), N915T (T-Mobile), N915K/N915L/N915S (Korea), N915G (Singapore, Australia, Spain), N915D (Japan)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.6"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~535 ppi density)
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~524 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 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 2.7 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 420
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, OIS
16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera
5 MP
3.7 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
3.7 MP, f/1.9
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired, QC2
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)
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3 mm (5.96 x 3.24 x 0.33 in)
Weight
136 g
174 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Gray, Black/Rose Gold, Black/Gold, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / 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 (3CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps or Cat4 150/50 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, UV, heart rate, SpO2
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes