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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P30 Lite X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) 14Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 (XT1929-5 128GB)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs P30 Lite (LX2J)} 10 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)10%
Thinner
vs7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + 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.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2312 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+415 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"vs+6.15"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3000 mAhvs+3340 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
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

23 Common items in both devices
128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection 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 (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)P30 Lite (LX2J)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 dual-simHuawei P30 Lite MAR-LX2J, Marie-LX2J (Dual-sim 24MP)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date6/1/20184/5/2019
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI415 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
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 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered293 hours (12.2 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
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: Onyx Black
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Moto mods support
• Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White
• EMUI 9.0
• 3D curved glass
• Oleophobic coating screen
• Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)Huawei P30 Lite (LX2J)
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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