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Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)

Side by side comparison between Vivo NEX S vs Motorola Moto Z Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Vivo NEX S (256GB) 15Points
Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03) Compare Vivo NEX S X
Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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NEX S (256GB)} 15 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB) vs Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (236GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2316 pixels21%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.59"20%
Larger screen		vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 16MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer		vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3510 mAh
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs4.0 + A2DP
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)21%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)14%
Thinner
388 PPIvs+401 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
ModelNEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Other model namesNEXζ——θˆ°η‰ˆ, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK ApexLenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Vector
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China		China
China
BrandVivoMotorola
Release date6/1/20189/1/2016
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

πŸ“² Display

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.59" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2316 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)388 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (236GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload1024/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100		CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)		LTE Cat6 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,26)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4		16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel1.3Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4Β΅m pixel

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3510 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered499 hours (20.8 days)

βž• Other features

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Red
β€’ Funtouch OS 4
β€’ 32-bit/192kHz audio
β€’ Pop-up front camera		β€’ Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold
β€’ Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0
β€’ TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☒️ Radiation rate

Vivo NEX S (256GB)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-03)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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