Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Samsung Galaxy S10e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2019 8:53 PM, updated: 2/17/2023 12:58 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 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!

3 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)17% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+6.01"4% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)4% Lighter
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+435 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP66% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
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Model	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 dual-sim	Galaxy S10E (Exynos) G970F/Dual-Sim 6GB RAM
Country or region available	Brazil	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.01" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 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 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/316 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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/ax [wifi6] (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 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
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: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support	• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.557W/kg (head), 0.703W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.582W/kg (head), 1.575W/kg (body)