Motorola Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640) vs Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)

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

10/9/2016 7:16 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:08 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	vs	19 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (53GB available)141% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)14% Lighter
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)88% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-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
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

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

(front) 5MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G4 Plus Dual-Sim 32GB, Moto G Plus 4ª Geração	AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	5/17/2016	9/1/2016
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1800/2600 (Bands 3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) 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+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 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: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G4 Plus (Dual XT1640)	Moto Z (XT1650-03 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