Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) vs Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs Huawei P20 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/25/2018 12:20 AM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:45 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Pro X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2240

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)

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11 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	vs	19 Advantages Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)30% Thinner	vs	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+256GB (243GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2240 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+408 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.1"11% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% 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
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

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

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)	Huawei P20 Pro CLT-AL00 Dual-Sim, Huawei Charlotte
Country or region available	Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2017	4/1/2018
Depth	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)	73.9 x 155 millimeters (2.91 x 6.1 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	408 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (243GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	1200/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4.0"PDAF/LaserOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: 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, Gold, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.1 • Triple back camera with Leica optics • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging (58% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)	Huawei P20 Pro (AL00 256GB)
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