Motorola Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G53 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2023 3:18 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 3:35 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Motorola Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) Compare Motorola Moto G53 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)

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!

13 Advantages Motorola Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (102GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)26% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)37% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% 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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G53 XT2335-1-SS (Single-SIM)	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-Sim
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	12/15/2022	6/1/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 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 G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (SM4350-AC) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	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 network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 28, 40, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-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	1µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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: Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, Pale Pink	• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Dual Autofocus Pixel camera • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G53 (XT2335-1-SS 128GB/6GB)	Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered