Nokia N96 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N96 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/29/2017 9:33 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:45 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Nokia N96 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) Compare Nokia N96 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia N96	vs	32 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
264MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core17 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR331 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+64GB (52GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)2 times Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+401 PPI180% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+5.5"96% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP142% Higher resolution main camera
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QVGA (320x240)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
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Model	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Other model names	Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/4/2008	6/1/2017
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Chipset	32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
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	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	feature not registered	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
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	2.5 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz • Carl Zeiss optics • N-Gage compatible • TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz) • Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF Java framework	• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Dual Autofocus Pixel camera • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N96	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
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