Motorola Moto Z2 Force
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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
#2314Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Performance
78.574.3
Camera
67.938.1
Display
86.282.8
Battery
22.827.0
Build
87.880.5
Connectivity
56.569.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.950.1
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z2 Force features a 5.5-inch P-OLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has a larger 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto Z2 Force is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 660 in the A8 Star.
- The camera setup on the A8 Star is more advanced, with a 24 MP rear camera and a 24 MP selfie camera, compared to the Moto Z2 Force's dual 12 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front camera.
- The A8 Star also has a larger 3700 mAh battery, compared to the 2730 mAh battery of the Moto Z2 Force.
- Both devices run Android 9.0 (Pie) but the A8 Star uses Samsung's One UI for a different software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Moto Z2 Force uses a plastic front and aluminum back, while the A8 Star features Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, providing a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z2 Force
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Also known as Motorola Moto z Force Edition (2nd gen.)
Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Display
Size
5.5"
6.3"
Type
P-OLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~534 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatterproof
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2730 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.8 x 76 x 6.1 mm (6.13 x 2.99 x 0.24 in)
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
143 g
191 g
Materials
Plastic front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Super Black, Fine Gold, Lunar Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.87 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE (5.0 after SW update), aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass