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Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 4 vs Motorola Moto X Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto X Play X Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) 18Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)} 18 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) vs Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MPvs+(back) 20.7MP2%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches6%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3300 mAhvs+3630 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+15W50%
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.
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
5.5"
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
ModelZenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux
Country or region available(Europe)South AfricaChinaUSAHong KongTaiwan
(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Europe)India(Global, International)
(Europe), India, (Global, International)
BrandAsusMotorola
Release date10/1/20178/12/2015
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkChina version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
North America version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Taiwan version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
China version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
North America version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
Taiwan version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
8MP 12mm
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3630 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black
• Asus ZenUI 4.0
• 2.5D glass screen
• Sony IMX362 back camera sensor
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS surround sound
• VoLTE
• Colors: Black, White
• Fast battery charging
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)Moto X Play (XT1562 16GB)
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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