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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 6 Plus X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) 22Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2915
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

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Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core154%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Dual-core (20nm)
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)18%
Thinner
vs7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+(back) 12.2MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2915 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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

28 Common items in both devices
64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (55GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
5.5"
Only digital zoom
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-SimiPhone 6 Plus A1522 GSM, iPhone 6 Plus A1524 CDMA, iPhone 6L
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date6/1/20179/19/2014, Announced: 9/9/2014
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)77.8 x 158.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatiOS 8.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)64bit: Apple A8 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz Typhoon (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (55GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100 (A1522 CDMA/A1524)
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100A1522 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1522 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1524 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4
A1549 CDMA/A1549 GSM model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29)
A1524 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.5µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2915 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)24 hours (1 day)
Standbyfeature not registered384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Oleophobic coating
• Touch ID
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)iPhone 6 Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
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