Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-02) vs Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto X4 vs Samsung Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/30/2017 6:12 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 9:39 AM

Compare Samsung Z3 X Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-02) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD) Compare Motorola Moto X4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-02)

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!

29 Advantages Motorola Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+64GB (44GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP150% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)19% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
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Model	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto X4 XT1900 64GB, Motorola Moto X4 Dual-Sim (2017)	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300H (3G)
Country or region available	Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand	India
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2017	10/21/2015
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148.35 millimeters (2.89 x 5.84 in)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB
Internal storage	64GB (44GB available) eMMC	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) Japan version: LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
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: Super Black, Sterling Blue, Silver • Android One • 3D glass back panel • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X4 (XT1900-02)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300H/DD)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.696W/kg (head), 0.774W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.525W/kg (head), 0.479W/kg (body)