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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) 12Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3969
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) vs iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)128%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (50GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)20%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Ceramic frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1242x2688 pixels43%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+456 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"vs+6.5"8%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP112%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP54%
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
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3969 mAh32%
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.
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
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
1/2.55" inches
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929iPhone 11 Pro Max A2218, A2220, A2161
Country or region availableMexico
Mexico
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date6/1/20189/20/2019, Announced: 9/10/2019
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)77.8 x 158 millimeters (3.06 x 6.22 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backCeramic frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI456 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 13
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 459713 (v7), 536883 (v8)
Geekbench: 13870 (v4.4), 3503 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 57fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)64GB (50GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A2218 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2220, A2161 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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 hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3969 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Midnight Green (matte)
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)iPhone 11 Pro Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.95W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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