Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Motorola Moto Z
Comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 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 Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto Z2 Force, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,730 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.1
Motorola Moto Z, if you care about…
- Weight
- 136 g
- against 143 g
- Body Thickness
- 5.19 mm
- against 6.1 mm
- Microphone Count
- 4
- against 2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.45 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 209,779 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.35 GHz Kryo and 4 × 1.9 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 | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Grey | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 6.1 mm | 5.19 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 155.8 mm | 153.3 mm |
| Weight | 143 g | 136 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.4 % | 72 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,730 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | 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 Features | Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46 | 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 | 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 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.87 W/kg Best value | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.1 W/kg Best value | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg | 0.3 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg Best value | 1.72 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps Best value | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Moto Z2 Force | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XT1789-05 | XT1650, XT1650-05 |
