Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) vs LG Lucid 2 (VS870)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs LG Lucid 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/9/2016 12:35 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:44 PM

Compare LG Lucid 2 X Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points LG Lucid 2 (VS870) Compare Motorola Moto Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual 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!

26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core101% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (53GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)88% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+534 PPI109% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2600 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2460 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP 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 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)5% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
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Model	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	Lucid 2 (VS870)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan	Verizon LG Lucid2 VS870, Verizon LG Lucid 2 VS870
Country or region available	Brazil, Colombia, India	USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	9/1/2016	4/4/2013
Depth	5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)	62.8 x 122.5 millimeters (2.47 x 4.82 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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 Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2460 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Black • Panorama photo • DLNA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)	LG Lucid 2 (VS870)
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 registered	feature not registered