Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) vs Asus ROG Phone (128GB)

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

9/17/2018 5:54 PM, updated: 8/5/2020 11:45 PM

Compare Asus ROG Phone X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Asus ROG Phone (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone (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!

8 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	vs	15 Advantages Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)42% Thinner	vs	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+534 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)142% More internal storage for applications and files
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+30W100% 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.
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

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

P-OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
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Model	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	ROG Phone (128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z2 Force Dual-Sim XT1789-05	Asus ROG Phone ZS600KL, Z01QD
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	8/1/2017	9/1/2018
Depth	6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.65 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)	76.16 x 158.83 millimeters (3 x 6.25 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	ShatterShield	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	550nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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 2.96GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	1024/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO (B version) TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (B version) UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, 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 network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 12mmFF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not 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 (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
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	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad [wifi5/ad] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 60GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2730 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	30W (10V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
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, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps	• Colors: Black • Front/back Gorilla glass • 2.5D curved glass screen • 3D curved glass back panel • 90Hz display (1ms response time) • 108.6% DCI-P3 color gamut • Supports glove touch • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 4+ • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Vapor-chamber cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-05)	Asus ROG Phone (128GB)
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