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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) vs Lenovo K8

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Lenovo K8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lenovo K8 X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) 22Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) vs K8} 5 Advantages Lenovo K8
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)27%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.01"16%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
 
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929Lenovo K8 (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaLenovo
Release date6/1/20189/1/2017
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)73.7 x 147.9 millimeters (2.9 x 5.82 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 64GB)Lenovo K8
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
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 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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 64GB)Lenovo K8
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Deep Indigo
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Moto mods support
• Colors: Venom Black, White/gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Dolby Atmos audio
• VoLTE

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)Lenovo K8
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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