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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs Nokia N-Gage

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

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Compare Nokia N-Gage X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) 28Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

176x208

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

850
mAh

(Removable)

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

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 Play (XT1929-1)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs N-Gage} 3 Advantages Nokia N-Gage
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core35 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs104MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)6457 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (3.49MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB MMC
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)199%
Thinner
vs20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+1080x2160 pixels63 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+402 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+6.01"186%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(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)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps12499 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs850 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs1.1
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)14%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

2 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
 
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 Verizon wirelessNokia N-Gage NEM-4, Nokia Starship
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date6/1/201810/1/2003
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)69.7 x 133.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.26 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.01" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~15.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoSymbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition Pearl
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: ARM 920T
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 104MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X16MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16MB (3.49MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS
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)Nokia N-Gage
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
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 (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE1.1
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity3000 mAh850 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered175 hours (7.3 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
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: Gray
• Five-way directional controller
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Nokia N-Gage
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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