Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)

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

7/14/2018 1:06 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:16 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Force X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non 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!

16 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)36% Thinner	vs	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+6.01"11% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(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	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% 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
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+544 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 21MP24% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
3000 mAh	vs	+3760 mAh25% 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 adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

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

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
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Model	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 TD-LTE	Moto X Force XT1580, Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region available	USA	Brazil, India, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	10/29/2015
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	21 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
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	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3760 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: 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 • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)	Moto X Force (XT1580 64GB)
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