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Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs ZTE Maven 3

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs ZTE Maven 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Maven 3 X Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) 13Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609)

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Moto G4 Play (XT1609)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (XT1609) vs Maven 3} 2 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (10GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+2800 mAh32%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2115 mAh
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
eMMC 4.5
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
 
ModelMoto G4 Play (XT1609)Maven 3
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto G4 Play CDMA, Moto G4 Play 4th GenAT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date6/1/20168/1/2017
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2115 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
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
• TurboPower charging
• Water repellent nano-coating
• Colors: Black
• LED notification
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (XT1609)ZTE Maven 3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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