Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Plus and Motorola Moto Z2 Play: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto Z2 Play, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G6 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,200 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Motorola Moto Z2 Play, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 145 g
- against 167 g
- Body Thickness
- 6 mm
- against 8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 90,263 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 1.9531 TB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Blue, Grey | Grey, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 145 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 74.4 % Best value | 70.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | — | 30 h |
Display
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,459 :1 Best value | 4.459 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 | 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 B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.45 W/kg Best value | 0.67 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.41 W/kg Best value | 1.68 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G6 Plus | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1710-09, XT1710-10, XT1710-07, XT1710-01, XT1710-02, XT1710-08 |
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