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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) 08Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)

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!

Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) vs Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+(back) 23MP35%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+3580 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 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.
vs15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC156%
More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)31%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6"vs+6.01"1%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/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
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
1080x2160 pixels
402 PPI
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 6GB RAMLenovo Moto Z3 Play 64GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date8/1/20186/1/2018
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)64GB (51GB available)
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Deep Indigo
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Moto mods support

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-6 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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