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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)

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

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Compare ZTE Grand S X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) 22Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
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)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) vs Grand S (4G LTE)} 4 Advantages ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+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 (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)15%
Thinner
vs6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+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
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP162%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1780 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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32%
Lighter
401 PPIvs+441 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 13MP5%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)Grand S (4G LTE)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim (China Telecom)Verizon ZTE Grand S V988, ZTE Grand S N988, ZTE Athena
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date6/1/20173/1/2013
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064M) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE 800/900/1800/2600
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 A, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Mobile sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
โ€ข Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
โ€ข Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
โ€ข Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
โ€ข Quick Charge 3.0
โ€ข Colors: Silver, Red, Blue, White
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)ZTE Grand S (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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