Motorola Moto Z2 Play
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Motorola Moto Z3
#2572Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Motorola Moto Z3
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.860.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto Z2 Play features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Moto Z3 has a slightly larger 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z2 Play is powered by the Snapdragon 626 chipset, whereas the Z3 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Z3's camera has a dual setup and a slightly larger aperture.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 3000 mAh for both models, with 15W charging, but the Z3 is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and improved Wi-Fi capabilities.
- The Z2 Play runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradeable to Android 9.0, while the Z3 comes with Android 8.1, also upgradeable to Android 9.0.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Z2 Play featuring an aluminum back and frame, while the Z3 has a glass back, adding to its premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Motorola Moto Z3
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
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)
For USA (Verizon); China
Display
Size
5.5"
6.01"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, 50% in 30 min
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm (6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight
145 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
Ceramic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No