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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Huawei Mate 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Pro X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) 10Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-01)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01) vs Mate 9 Pro (128GB)} 12 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)23%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (41GB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)180%
More internal storage for applications and files
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 20MP + 12MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2730 mAhvs+4000 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices
P-OLED / AMOLED
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
534 PPI
5.5"
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-01Huawei Mate 9 Pro LON-AL10, Huawei Long Island
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date8/1/20171/1/2017
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)75 x 152 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Display typeP-OLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI534 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 Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (41GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)LTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25ยตmPDAF
(dual camera)
20 megapixels
12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White/Gold
โ€ข Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
โ€ข Slow motion 1080p@120fps
โ€ข Colors: Haze Gold, Titanium Grey
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข EMUI 5.0
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Leica optics camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-01)Huawei Mate 9 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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