Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) vs Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Motorola Moto Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD)
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31 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S8+ Duos G955FD (Exynos), Samsung Dream 2 | Lenovo Moto Z3 (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil, Singapore | China |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 | 8/16/2018 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in) | 76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) |
Weight | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.01" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 531 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10 | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 8895 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz M2 Mongoose (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 (546MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (114GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 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 | 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-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE (38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) |
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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.25µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | 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 | USB Type-C (reversible) | 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 | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 34 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 343 hours (14.3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Ceramic Black • Aluminum body (6000 series) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel • Moto mods (modular) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955FD) | Moto Z3 (128GB) | |
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 |