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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Nokia 9 PureView

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

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Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) 04Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9 PureView

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 (XT1789-04)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs 9 PureView} 20 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)31%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)144%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
534 PPIvs+538 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.99"9%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP151%
Higher resolution main camera
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.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2730 mAhvs+3320 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
P-OLED
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
 
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Other model namesAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 UnlockedNokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date8/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/20172/1/2019
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Display typeP-OLEDP-OLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI538 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
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 Mbps1024/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100TA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony IMX386 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh3320 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)feature not registered
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