Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Model | Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto Z3 (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy C9 Pro Dual-Sim, Samsung SM-C9000 |
Country or region available | China | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 8/16/2018 | 11/1/2016 |
Depth | 6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) | 80.7 x 162.9 millimeters (3.18 x 6.41 in) |
Weight | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.01" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 367 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 18 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
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 | โข Colors: Ceramic Black โข Aluminum body (6000 series) โข Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel โข Moto mods (modular) | โข Colors: Black, White/gold, White/pink โข Aluminum body โข 2.5D Gorilla Glass screen โข Fast battery charging โข ANT+ |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Moto Z3 (128GB) | Galaxy C9 Pro Duos (SM-C9000) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.738W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body) |