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Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Motorola Moto Z Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z Force X Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) 14Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB)

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Moto Z3 (64GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)4%
Thinner
vs7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.01"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 21.5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + 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 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+534 PPI33%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3000 mAhvs+3500 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
ModelMoto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z3 XT192917 (64GB + 4GB RAM) MOTXT192917Verizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, Vertex
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date8/16/20187/28/2016
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3ShatterShield
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 624Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps450/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46)
LTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono
21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5344x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered29 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered480 hours (20 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic Black
• Aluminum body (6000 series)
• Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel
• Moto mods (modular)
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 (64GB)Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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