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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) 09Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)

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Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2730 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
64GB (45GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)18%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)5%
Lighter
6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)17%
Thinner
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

31 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
Aluminum body, glass front
P-OLED / AMOLED
16 million
1440x2560 pixels
534 PPI
5.5"
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Other model namesAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 UnlockedVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/1/20177/28/2016
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Display typeP-OLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (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 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
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 on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + 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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Black/Grey, White/Gold
• Sony IMX386 back camera sensor
• Slow motion 1080p@120fps
• Colors: Black, White
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Moto Z Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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