Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs Huawei Mate 10 (L29)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Huawei Mate 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 6:16 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:17 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 10 X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei Mate 10 (L29) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 (L29)

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!

7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)34% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+534 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	498 PPI
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
64GB (41GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)27% More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP33% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2730 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh47% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+22.5W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

34 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

1440x2560 pixels

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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Model	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Mate 10 (L29)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-01	Huawei Mate 10 ALP-L29 (64GB) Dual-sim, Huawei Alps
Country or region available	USA	Canada, USA, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	8/1/2017	10/20/2017
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)	77.8 x 150.5 millimeters (3.06 x 5.93 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	498 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (41GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1200/150 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	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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2730 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
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	• Colors: Black, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps	• Colors: Black, Gold, Brown, Pink • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 16:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)	Huawei Mate 10 (L29)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered