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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs BlackBerry Curve 8300

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs BlackBerry Curve 8300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Curve 8300 X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) 36Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.5"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 (XT1710-01)} 36 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs Curve 8300} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 8300
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core15 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR3255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+64GB (52GB available)831 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC255 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)158%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+401 PPI151%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs160 PPI
+5.5"120%
Larger screen
vs2.5"
+(back) 12.2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh173%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1100 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + 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.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+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+111 grams (3.89 ounces)31%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Ambient light sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
 
ModelMoto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)Curve 8300
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-SimRIM BlackBerry Curve 8300
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaBlackBerry
Release date6/1/20175/1/2007
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)60 x 107 millimeters (2.36 x 4.21 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~30.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI160 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatBlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
RAM memory4GB LPDDR316MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
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 autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
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 (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered408 hours (17 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
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: Silver on black
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)BlackBerry Curve 8300
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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