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Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) vs Huawei P9 (L19)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z4 vs Huawei P9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P9 X Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) 22Points
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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 Z4 (XT1980-3)} 22 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) vs P9 (L19)} 8 Advantages Huawei P9 (L19)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (109GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.4"23%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(back) 48MP100%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches45%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)15%
Lighter
7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)vs+6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)6%
Thinner
403 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
ModelMoto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3Huawei P9 EVA-L19 (32GB) Dual-Sim, Huawei P9 Standard
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date6/6/20194/16/2016
Depth7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)70.9 x 145 millimeters (2.79 x 5.71 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 955 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 612 845MhzARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Back camera (main camera)48 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.227mm1/2.9"1.25µmPDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standby418 hours (17.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Flash Grey, Frost White
• 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display
• Max Vision display
• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display
• Moto Mods
• HD Voice
• HAC M4/T4
• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink
• 2.5D glass screen
• Emotion UI 4.1
• Leica optics camera
• Slow motion 1080p@60fps/720p@120fps
• Fast battery charging: 44% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)Huawei P9 (L19)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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