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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Motorola Moto Z Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z Force X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB) 06Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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!

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB) vs Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)66%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 21.5MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+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
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
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
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAhvs+3500 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 XT1543 Dual-sim, Motorola OspreyVerizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, Vertex
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date7/28/20157/28/2016
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3ShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5344x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1543 8GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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