Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel XL vs Motorola Moto Z Force
Comparison between Google Pixel XL and Motorola Moto Z Force: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto Z Force, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel XL, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
Motorola Moto Z Force, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 450 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
- Microphone Count
- 4
- against 2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 Best value | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 154.7 mm | 155.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 71.2 % Best value | 70.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,450 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | USB Power Delivery, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 32 h | — |
| Standby time | 552 h | — |
| Music playback time | 130 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 534 ppi | 535 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.164 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, aptX, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, DLNA | — |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.89 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.56 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.25 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.44 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel XL | Moto Z Force |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, aptX, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker |
