Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)

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

7/14/2018 12:19 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:48 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
TFT

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) Compare Motorola Xoom X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
+32GB45% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+10.1"68% Larger screen	vs	6.01"
+3250 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
730 grams (25.55 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)4 times Lighter
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)91% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels128% Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+402 PPI170% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps193 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola Xoom MZ600, Tablet Motorola Xoom CDMA	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2011	6/1/2018
Depth	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	167.8 x 249.1 millimeters (6.61 x 9.81 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	730 grams (25.55 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	10.1" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
System version	Android 3.0 Honeycomb	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP GeForce 400MHz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Google Maps 5.0 3D • Quickoffice • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Xoom (MZ600 32GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered