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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) 27Points
Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
PLS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)} 27 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB) vs Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core76%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (23GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)21%
Thinner		vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT PLS
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+6.01"20%
Larger screen		vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+3000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2400 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.2 + 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
+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+142 grams (4.97 ounces)10%
Lighter
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated 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+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Android 9.0 Pie
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+8 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 TD-LTE盖乐世 J3 2017 32GB, Galaxy J3 SM-J3300ZKDCHC
Country or region availableUSA
USA		China
China
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/20187/1/2017
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)70.3 x 143.2 millimeters (2.77 x 5.64 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.01" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)32GB (23GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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 supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered15 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Deep Indigo
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum frame (6000 series)
β€’ 2.5D gorilla glass screen
β€’ Max vision 18:9 display
β€’ Moto mods support
β€’ AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint support		β€’ Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum body
β€’ 2.5D curved glass screen
β€’ Samsung Knox

☒️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-4 64GB)Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J3300)
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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