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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Quantum Sky

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

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Compare Quantum Sky X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) 24Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
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!

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)} 24 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Sky} 7 Advantages Quantum Sky
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)23%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+6.01"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+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.
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
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+4010 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
 
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 TD-LTEPositivo Quantum Sky 4G 64GB, Quantum Sky QX1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaQuantum
Release date6/1/20188/29/2017
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)76.5 x 154.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.08 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) (28nm)
CPUOcta-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-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-T860 MP2 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)64GB (53GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
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)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSony IMX258 (back)
Samsung S5K3P3 (front)

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
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/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4010 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: 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: Silver, Gold
• Screen protector included
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Quantum Sky
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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