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Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) vs BlackBerry Z30

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Play vs BlackBerry Z30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Z30 X Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) 22Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)

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 (Dual XT1635-02)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) vs Z30} 0 Advantage BlackBerry Z30
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core106%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)34%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
vsLED flash
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(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
vsNot supported
+3510 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2880 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported

23 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
 
ModelMoto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola VectorBlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaBlackBerry
Release date9/1/201610/5/2013
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowBlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.3µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3510 mAh2880 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)18 hours
Standby499 hours (20.8 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, 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: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Black
• BBM 6
• HDR photo/video
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)BlackBerry Z30
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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