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Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge X Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) 15Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)

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 Z3 (64GB)} 15 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) vs Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)14%
Thinner
vs7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+6.01"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP97%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(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
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (112GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
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)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3600 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
ModelMoto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z3 XT192917 (64GB + 4GB RAM) MOTXT192917LG U+ Galaxy S7 edge G935L (LG Uplus), Samsung Hero 2
Country or region availableUSA
USA
South Korea
South Korea
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date8/16/20183/11/2016
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
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)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP12
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)128GB (112GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
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 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens22mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered36 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Gold, Silver
• Curved edge screen
• Body material: Aluminium
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Qi Wireless charging (PMA)
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa/Master)
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 (64GB)Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935L)
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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