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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs HTC Amaze 4G

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs HTC Amaze 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Amaze 4G X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) 27Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)

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 (XT1929-4 64GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Amaze 4G} 3 Advantages HTC Amaze 4G
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)75%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+1080x2160 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+402 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+6.01"40%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1730 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + 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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
 
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Amaze 4G
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 TD-LTET-Mobile HTC Amaze 4G, HTC Ruby
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date6/1/201810/10/2011
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)173 grams (6.06 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 (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size6.01" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 APQ8060
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 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
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 autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
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 (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered264 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
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, Flash player
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
• Moto mods support
• AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint support
• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• SRS Surround Sound
• HAC (M3/T3)
• DLNA
• Wifi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Camera with Touch-focus, SmartShot, BurstShot, SweepShot, ClearShot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)HTC Amaze 4G
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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