Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB) vs Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G vs Lenovo Z2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/21/2018 9:55 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Lenovo Z2 Plus X Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	vs	25 Advantages Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)36% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+441 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UV radiationAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2070 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
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.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G1 XT1036, Motorola Falcon	Lenovo ZUK Z2132 3GB RAM, Lenovo Z2132
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), India
Brand	Motorola	Lenovo
Release date	11/13/2013	6/1/2016
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)	68.9 x 141.7 millimeters (2.71 x 5.58 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: 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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
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	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor UV radiation
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2070 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	210 hours (8.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB	• Colors: Titanium Black, Ceramic White • Aluminum frame • Back glass • ZUI 2.5 • Always-on display • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G (XT1036 8GB)	Lenovo Z2 Plus (Z2132 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered