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Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Force vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) 26Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z Force X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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 Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)66%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+534 PPI82%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 21.5MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+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
vsDual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2470 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)5%
Lighter
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
ModelMoto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, VertexMotorola Moto G 2015 (2GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola Osprey
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date7/28/20167/28/2015
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)21.5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5344x4016 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2470 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min
โ€ข 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
โ€ข Motorola Assist
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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