Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto Z Force vs Motorola Moto Z
Comparison between Motorola Moto Z Force and Motorola Moto Z: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto Z Force, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
Motorola Moto Z, if you care about…
- Weight
- 136 g
- against 163 g
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 5.19 mm
- against 7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core (2 × 2.15 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) in the USA; quad-core (2 × 1.8 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) globally. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 7 mm | 5.19 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 155.9 mm | 153.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 136 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.3 % | 72 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 535 ppi | 535 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 |
| Cellular Technologies | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | — | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.3 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.72 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 | 4 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto Z Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT1650, XT1650-05 |
