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Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Play X Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE) 09Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07) Compare Sony Xperia Z2 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE) vs Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)} 19 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP69%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)12%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+6 millimeters (0.24 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
ModelXperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2 D6543 TV Brazil, Sony D6543, Sony Sirius VivLenovo Moto Z2 Play 64GB XT1710 Dual-Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazil
Brazil
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date3/1/20146/1/2017
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)76.2 x 156.2 millimeters (3 x 6.15 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby740 hours (30.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Sony Clear Audio+
• HD Voice
• Miracast
• ANT+ support
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Nimbus Blue
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Dual Autofocus Pixel camera
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)Moto Z2 Play (Dual XT1710-07)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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