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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) 24Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)

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)} 24 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs Xperia Z1 Compact} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core65%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)58%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video 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)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)6%
Lighter
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 20.7MP69%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
 
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim (China Telecom)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date6/1/20172/1/2014
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + 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)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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: 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, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
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