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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) 18Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 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 (XT1929-6 128GB)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB) vs Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (27GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC4 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)20%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.01"5%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+515 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(back) 20.1MP18%
Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flashvs+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.4" inches6%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3340 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929Microsoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft Cityman
Country or region availableMexico
Mexico
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaMicrosoft
Release date6/1/201811/20/2015
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)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoWindows 10 Mobile
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
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 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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 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 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)
EMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashTriple LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + 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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 128GB)Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)
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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