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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10) vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave II X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10) 30Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)

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 XT1710-10)} 30 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10) vs Wave II (GT-S8530)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR310 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)136 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)97%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT SuperClear LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+401 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.5"49%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 12.2MP148%
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
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
 
ModelMoto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Wave II (GT-S8530)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-SimSamsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/201711/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatBada 1.2
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3384MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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 Mbps3.6/2 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 850/900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 size1.4µm 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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
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 XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)6.8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-10)Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.39W/kg (head)
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