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Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) 04Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

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 G5 Plus (XT1683)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1683) vs Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+1/2.5" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)62%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 12.2MP2%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Android 8.1 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

36 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+29 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
ModelMoto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G5 Plus DTV Dual-Sim XT1683, Motorola PotterLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-Sim
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date3/1/20176/1/2017
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered30 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G5 Plus (XT1683)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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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