LG K50 (X520EMW) vs Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)

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Side by side comparison between LG K50 vs Motorola Moto Z Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 10:30 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:48 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X LG K50 (X520EMW) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) Compare LG K50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)

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!

10 Advantages LG K50 (X520EMW)	vs	16 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
+6.26"14% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP158% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)3% Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP6% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+3510 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Other model names	LG K50 LMX520EMW, LM-X520EMW, LG K50 Dual CAM	Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Vector
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Brazil
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2019	9/1/2016
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3510 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	318 hours (13.3 days)	499 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound	• Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered