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Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto Z vs Motorola Moto G Max
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 1.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto Z, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 535 ppi
- against 449 ppi
- Weight
- 136 g
- against 183 g
- Body Thickness
- 5.19 mm
- against 7.4 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic, Faux Leather
Motorola Moto G Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 449,588 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 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. | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 5.19 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 153.3 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 136 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 72 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,600 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 535 ppi Best value | 449 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | 4G, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| 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 | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto Z | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
