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Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs HMD Pulse+

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

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Compare HMD Pulse+ X Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) 14Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse+

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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Pulse+} 14 Advantages HMD Pulse+
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)38%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)63%
Thinner
vs8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1612 pixels
+534 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+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
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"vs+6.65"21%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
 
ModelMoto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Other model namesVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola SheridanHMD Pulse Plus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHMD
Release date7/28/20164/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hours59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier green

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)HMD Pulse+
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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