Razer Phone 2 vs Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Razer Phone 2 vs Motorola Moto Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/21/2018 2:46 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:23 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z3 X Razer Phone 2 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.72"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB) Compare Razer Phone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2

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!

11 Advantages Razer Phone 2	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (64GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+1440x2560 pixels58% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+513 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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.	vs	15W
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)26% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)26% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.72"	vs	+6.01"5% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

33 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
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Model	Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Other model names	Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2	Verizon Lenovo Moto Z3 XT192917 (64GB + 4GB RAM) MOTXT192917
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Razer	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2018	8/16/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.72" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	580nits[typ] Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
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	1200/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling	• Colors: Ceramic Black • Aluminum body (6000 series) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel • Moto mods (modular)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Razer Phone 2	Moto Z3 (64GB)
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