Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs Motorola Moto G2 (4G) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2390
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Model | Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-05 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan | Motorola Moto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-sim |
Country or region available | ![]() China | ![]() China |
Brand | Motorola | Motorola |
Release date | 9/1/2016 | 2/1/2015 |
Depth | 5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches) | 11 millimeters (0.43 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in) | 70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in) |
Weight | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 1GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 16GB (11GB available) |
External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
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 | 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 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) | LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 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/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
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 | 1.4ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
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 | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 2390 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | 336 hours (14 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold โข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods โข Quick Charge 3.0 โข TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min | โข Colors: Black โข Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation โข 2 back covers โข 2 front speakers |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) | Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) | |
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 |