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Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto Z2 Play 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 Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto Z2 Play, if you care about…
- Weight
- 145 g
- against 183 g
- Body Thickness
- 6 mm
- against 7.4 mm
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic, Faux Leather
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Motorola Moto G Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 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 | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2× Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 1.9531 TB | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 6 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 145 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % | 88 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant | 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 Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, 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 | 30 h | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4.459 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, 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 Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | 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 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 | 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, HSPA, LTE | 4G, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, 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 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.3 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.68 W/kg | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto Z2 Play | Moto G Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
