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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)

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

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Compare Huawei Nova Plus X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) 19Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-01)} 19 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs Nova Plus (Dual L12)} 7 Advantages Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (41GB available)86%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)20%
Thinner
vs7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2730 mAhvs+3340 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/2.0 (aperture)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-01Huawei nova Plus MLA-L12 Dual-Sim 32GB, Huawei Milan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date8/1/201710/1/2016
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)75.7 x 151.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.98 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Display typeP-OLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (41GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Colors: Prestige Gold, Mystic Silver, Titanium Grey
• Emotion 4.1 UI
• 450 nits screen brightness
• DTS sound
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Nova Plus (Dual L12)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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