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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) vs Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs Motorola Moto E (2015) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E (2015) X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) 26Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
00Point Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) vs Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)} 0 Advantage Motorola Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (52GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)105%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+401 PPI64%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5.5"22%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 12.2MP142%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)21 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2390 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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

18 Common items in both devices
145 grams (5.08 ounces)
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)Motorola Moto E Colors, Motorola Moto E2
Country or region availableAustraliaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaTaiwan
Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/20172/25/2015
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)66.8 x 129.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5.11 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 302
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasNot supported
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 stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
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, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
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: Black, White
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข 2 plastic borders (Motorola Bands)
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)Moto E 2015 (3G XT1506)
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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