Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 2 XL vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
12.2
MP
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8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3520
mAh
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(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
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5mp
4GB
RAM
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Quad-core
2600
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB)
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26 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
P-OLED / AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Model | Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) |
Other model names | Google Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen | Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-05 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China |
Brand | Motorola | |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 9/1/2016 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) | 75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2880 pixels (18:9) | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 537 PPI | 534 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 206711 (v7) Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (53GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/75 Mbps | 450/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat9 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3520 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Just Black, Black/White | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel 2 XL (128GB) | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |