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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) 29Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 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!

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)} 29 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB) vs Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X4 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)44%
Thinner
vs9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+402 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+6.01"50%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(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
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (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
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+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)
+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
vs3.0 + 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+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
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)30%
Lighter
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 adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
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.

12 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
 
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929Galaxy S2 Lite i9070, Galaxy S Advance
Country or region available(Global, International)United Arab Emirates(Europe)
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/20184/1/2012
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)63 x 123.2 millimeters (2.48 x 4.85 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)120 grams (4.2 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 (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI233 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 (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X768MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
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 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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 (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
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/LE3.0 + 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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB535151VU
Battery capacity3000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black, White
• Curved glass Contour Display
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 64GB)Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
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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