Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 3:46 PM, updated: 9/28/2020 10:56 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)

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!

21 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2246 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+402 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% 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	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP14% Higher resolution main camera
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

60Hz

16 million

6.2"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
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Model	Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD	Lenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	10/24/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	550nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/100 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/Cat18 A version: LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117° 2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones)	• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)	Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	feature not registered