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Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633) 09Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01) Compare Sony Xperia Z5 X
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 (XT1710-01)

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 Z5 (Dual E6633)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633) vs Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(back) 23MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)6%
Lighter
7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)vs+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)22%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras 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.
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2900 mAhvs+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, 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.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

30 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
ModelXperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z5 Dual-Sim E6633, Sony Sumire DSLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB Single-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date10/2/20156/1/2017
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
• Sony TRILUMINOS™ display
• Sony X-Reality
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• Anti-fingerprint coating
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min
• 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

Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6633)Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
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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