Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/14/2018 9:05 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:45 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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11 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.01"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP97% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)8% Lighter
6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)13% Thinner
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

30 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
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Model	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Other model names	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z3 XT192917 (64GB + 4GB RAM) MOTXT192917	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)
Country or region available	USA	Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	8/16/2018	6/1/2017
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 [wifi4] (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
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: Ceramic Black • Aluminum body (6000 series) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel • Moto mods (modular)	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 (64GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered