Motorola Moto Z2 Play
#2874
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
#2573Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
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 sturdy build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum back, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE offers a more premium feel with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back.
- The Moto Z2 Play has a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas the Mi 8 SE has a slightly larger 5.88-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a higher resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto Z2 Play is powered by the Snapdragon 626, while the Mi 8 SE utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 710, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both smartphones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Mi 8 SE includes a secondary 5 MP depth sensor and a higher resolution 20 MP front camera compared to the Moto's 5 MP.
- The Moto Z2 Play has a 3000 mAh battery with 15W charging, while the Mi 8 SE has a slightly larger 3120 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Moto Z2 Play runs on Android 7.1.1 (upgradable to Android 9.0), while the Mi 8 SE comes with Android 8.1 and MIUI 9.5, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
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)
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.88"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~423 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 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 616
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.2 x 76.2 x 6 mm (6.15 x 3.00 x 0.24 in)
147.3 x 73.1 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
145 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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 Cat15 800/150 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, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No