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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)

Side by side comparison between Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) vs Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

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5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)

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Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)} 1 Advantage Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) vs Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)} 0 Advantage Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)

48 Common items in both devices
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
143 grams (5.01 ounces)
6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
+41 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Force Dual-Sim XT1789-05AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 Unlocked
Country or region availableChinaHong KongIndiaJapanTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Taiwan
(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/1/20178/1/2017
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)143 grams (5.01 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)

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Display typeP-OLEDP-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps450/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/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

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDDual-LED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (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 (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh2730 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast 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 (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
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, Black/Grey, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)
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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