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Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Play vs Motorola Nexus 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) 13Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X
5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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 Play Droid (XT1635-01)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)} 8 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)44%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+(back) 16MP25%
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
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3510 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3220 mAh
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (57GB available)159%
More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+493 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.96"8%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

30 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
ModelMoto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola VectorGoogle Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date9/1/201611/12/2014
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.96" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI493 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64GB (57GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel size1.3µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/6" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3510 mAh3220 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standby499 hours (20.8 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
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/silver, White/Gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
• 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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