Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) vs Motorola Moto G52 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z4 vs Motorola Moto G52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 6:01 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 6:53 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G52 X Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Motorola Moto G52 (256GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
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!

14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto G52 (256GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	399 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2" inches38% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.76" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)111% More internal storage for applications and files
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.4"	vs	+6.6"3% Larger screen
(back) 48MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+30W100% 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.

30 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

OLED / AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
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Model	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3	Lenovo Moto G52 XT2221-1
Country or region available	Canada, USA	Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	6/6/2019	4/20/2022, Announced: 4/12/2022
Depth	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)	74.46 x 160.98 millimeters (2.93 x 6.34 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	399 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 264888 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	418 hours (17.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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: Charcoal Gray, Porcelain White, Blue • Protective case included • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)	Moto G52 (256GB)
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 registered	feature not registered