Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11) vs OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs OnePlus 9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2022 5:55 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 10:36 AM

Compare OnePlus 9 Pro X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3216

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)

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8 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	vs	23 Advantages OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)45% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-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)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x3216 pixels123% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+526 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 12.2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 50MP + 2MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: 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	+1/1.43" inches78% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh50% 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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

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

Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
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Model	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)	OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 (Unlocked) UltraWideband
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Motorola	OnePlus
Release date	6/1/2017	3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021
Depth	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)	73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x3216 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	526 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 13
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261)
Primary data network	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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12.2 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (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 reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-11)	OnePlus 9 Pro UW (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