Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB) vs ZTE Maven 3

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs ZTE Maven 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2019 8:45 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:16 PM

Compare ZTE Maven 3 X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points ZTE Maven 3 Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2115
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)

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!

31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages ZTE Maven 3
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)47% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+402 PPI105% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+6.01"20% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2115 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
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Model	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	Maven 3
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 dual-sim	AT&T ZTE Maven 3 Z835
Country or region available	Brazil	USA, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2018	8/1/2017
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	72.39 x 145.542 millimeters (2.85 x 5.73 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.01" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2115 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black • LED notification • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 64GB)	ZTE Maven 3
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