Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S Pro vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2021 7:55 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 7:26 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) Compare Motorola Edge S Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

23 Advantages Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.7"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.52" inches91% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4520 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2730 mAh
+33W120% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)33% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)31% Thinner
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
393 PPI	vs	+534 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

OLED / P-OLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
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Model	Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge S Pro XT2153-1-DS, PANY0000CN (256GB+12GB RAM)	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 Unlocked
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021	8/1/2017
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Display type	OLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	My UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µm5x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4520 mAh	2730 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather • Protective case included	• Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/12GB)	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered