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Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs LG K4 2017 (X230F)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Play vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) 29Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)} 29 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) vs K4 2017 (X230F)} 1 Advantage LG K4 2017 (X230F)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)35%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+401 PPI105%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(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
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)53%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
+3000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2500 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + 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
+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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
145 grams (5.08 ounces)
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 5MP
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
ModelMoto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-SimLG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230F, LGX230F
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date6/1/20172/1/2017
Depth6 millimeters (0.24 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900
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 (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
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 (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy30 hours (1.3 days)3.2 hours
Standbyfeature not registered310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
โ€ข Knock Code, Knock On
โ€ข Quick Share, Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)LG K4 2017 (X230F)
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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