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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Asus Padfone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Padfone 2 X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) 25Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.7"
IPS+

720x1280

13
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)} 25 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs Padfone 2 (16GB)} 2 Advantages Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (114GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)33%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super IPS+
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+6.01"28%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP31%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 8MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2140 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+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+135 grams (4.73 ounces)16%
Lighter
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

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Padfone 2 (16GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 dual-simAsus Padfone 2, Asus Pad Fone 2, Asus A68
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaAsus
Release date6/1/201812/1/2012
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)68.9 x 137.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.43 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)135 grams (4.73 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 (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super IPS+
Screen size6.01" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
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 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED 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 (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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 (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2140 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered352 hours (14.7 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Onyx Black
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Moto mods support
• Colors: Black, White
• ASUS SonicMaster sound
• ASUS Waveshare UI
• HDMI 1.4a
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Optional: Padfone Station with 10.1 inches IPS display, 1280x800 pixels, 5000 mAh battery, 514g
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Asus Padfone 2 (16GB)
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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