Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Play vs Samsung Galaxy A34 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3510
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)
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7 Advantages 
19 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Super AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Model | Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) |
| Other model names | Verizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector | Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M Single-SIM NFC |
| Country or region available |  USA |    Argentina, Mexico, Peru |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/1/2016 | 3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023 |
| Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) | 78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 390 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 14 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.3µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3510 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
| Standby | 499 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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 | • Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min | • Colors: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) | Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body) | 0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |