Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) vs OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs OnePlus 6T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2018 8:44 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:16 PM

Compare OnePlus 6T X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	vs	12 Advantages OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)21% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen
6.01"	vs	+6.41"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP111% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+20W33% 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.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

31 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Optic AMOLED

16 million

402 PPI

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 dual-sim	OnePlus 6T A6013 (128GB + 8GB RAM), One Plus 6T
Country or region available	Brazil	China, USA, (Europe), India, (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	OnePlus
Release date	6/1/2018	11/1/2018
Depth	6.75 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)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.41" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
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 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat16 Europe, North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46) India, China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
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: Onyx Black • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support	• Colors: Mirror Black, Midnight Black • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)
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