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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel XL X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) 11Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Google Pixel XL (32GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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 Play (Dual XT1710-08)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs Pixel XL (32GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)43%
Thinner
vs8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 12.3MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps117%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3450 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

30 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Pixel XL (32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim (China Telecom)Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date6/1/201710/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2281 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps650/75 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.55µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
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