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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Apple Watch 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple Watch 2 X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) 25Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
1.5"
AMOLED

340x272

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

273
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)} 5 Advantages Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs780MHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)69%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+1080x2160 pixels24 times
Higher resolution screen
vs340x272 pixels
+402 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs290 PPI
+6.01"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh10 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs273 mAh
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+28 grams (.98 ounces)5 times
Lighter
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 Verizon wirelessApple Watch Nike+ Series 2 A1757 38mm, iWatch Nike Plus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date6/1/201812/1/2016
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)33.3 x 38.6 millimeters (1.31 x 1.52 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)28 grams (.98 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels340x272 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI290 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoWatchOS 3.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Apple S2 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,20,28,66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Not supported
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh273 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Deep Indigo
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Fast battery charging 15W
• Moto mods support
• Colors: Space gray, Silver
• Sport or woven nylon bands
• 1000 nits screen
• 3D Touch display
• Siri
• Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Apple Watch 2 (Nike+ 38mm)
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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