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Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5S Plus vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB) 02Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02) Compare Motorola Moto G5S Plus X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)

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!

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)} 2 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB) vs Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP111%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)16%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameravs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
+26 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
ModelMoto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5S Plus XT1806 (32GB + 3GB RAM)Verizon Moto Z2 Play 32GB Single-Sim, MOTXT171002
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/1/20176/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3 x 6.04 in)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDDual-LED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered30 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5S Plus (XT1806 32GB)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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