Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 11:55 PM, updated: 4/28/2020 10:44 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08) Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus 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 XT1710-08)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
+1080x2220 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP72% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 24.1MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)32% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)32% Thinner
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
MicroUSB 2.0, 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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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

32 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR3

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Aluminum body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
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Model	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Other model names	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605GN/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim (China Telecom)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	5/22/2018	6/1/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2220 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 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
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,26) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Front camera (secondary)	24.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5664x4248 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• 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
	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605GN/DS)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-08)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered