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Motorola P30 (128GB) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

Side by side comparison between Motorola P30 vs Sony Xperia ZR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Motorola P30 (128GB) 26Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia ZR (3G) Compare Motorola P30 X
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola P30 (128GB)

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P30 (128GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola P30 (128GB) vs Xperia ZR (3G)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (114GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)37%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2246 pixels163%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+6.2"36%
Larger screen
vs4.55"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera 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
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 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
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)23%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
ModelP30 (128GB)Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model namesMoto P30 XT1943-1 6GB RAM, Lenovo XT1943-1, Motorola OneSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date9/1/20186/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)75.95 x 155.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.12 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.2" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2246 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11 hours13 hours
Standbyfeature not registered520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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: Black, White, Aurora blue
• ZUI 4.0
• 2.5D curved glass
• Max Vision HD+ 19:9
• Moto Actions, Moto Display
• Dolby audio
• TurboPower: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola P30 (128GB)Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head)
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