Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 2 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/29/2017 9:33 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:52 PM

Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09) Compare Xiaomi Mi 2 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 XT1710-09)

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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	vs	28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)86% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)70% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+401 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12.2MP53% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	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	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
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

20 Common items in both devices

145 grams (5.08 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi2, Xiaomi Mi-Two, Xiaomi Mi-2, Xiaomi Mi-2C	Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Dual-Sim XT1710 (64GB)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2012	6/1/2017
Depth	10.2 millimeters (0.4 inches)	6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 126 millimeters (2.44 x 4.96 in)	76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 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
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Green, Blue, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 5.0 Java framework	• 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
	Xiaomi Mi 2 (32GB)	Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-09)
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