Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto X4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Comparison between Motorola Moto X4 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 X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto X4, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,451 :1
- against 4.459 :1
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 163 g
- Body Thickness
- 6 mm
- against 8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto X4 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| 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 |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB | 1.9531 TB |
Design
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Grey, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 148.4 mm | 156.2 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 145 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.4 % | 70.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 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 X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,451 :1 Best value | 4.459 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7.1 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto X4 | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 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 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), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg Best value | 1.3 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.81 W/kg | 0.67 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg Best value | 1.68 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto X4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1900-1, XT1900-2, XT1900-3, XT1900-4, XT1900-5, XT1900-6, XT1900-7 | XT1710-09, XT1710-10, XT1710-07, XT1710-01, XT1710-02, XT1710-08 |
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