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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) vs Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) 28Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A
256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)

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Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) vs iPad (WiFi 32GB)} 3 Advantages Apple iPad (WiFi 32GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)82%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3 times
Lighter
vs680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)99%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels197%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1024 pixels
+402 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs132 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
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.
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + 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.
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
6.01"vs+9.7"61%
Larger screen
3000 mAhvs+6800 mAh127%
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 adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

8 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929Apple iPad 1 A1219 (WiFi)
Country or region available(Global, International)United Arab Emirates(Europe)
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date6/1/20183/1/2010
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.01" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels768x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI132 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoiOS 4.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 5.1.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X256MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
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)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Not supported
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashDual-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered10 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep Indigo
โ€ข Aluminum frame (6000 series)
โ€ข 2.5D gorilla glass screen
โ€ข Max vision 18:9 display
โ€ข Moto mods support
โ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข Oleophobic coating screen
โ€ข Digital compass
โ€ข iCloud service

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)iPad (WiFi 32GB)
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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