Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto X 2014: Comparison
Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto X 2014. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.
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- Moto Z PlayChina · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
- Motorola Moto X 2014Global · 2GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets
Basics |
Moto Z Play
China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM
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Motorola Moto X 2014
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Ki Cost-effective Score |
-- Not available | -- Not available |
| Design and Screen score | --Design & Materials | --Design & Materials |
| Performance and Hardware score | --Performance & Hardware | --Performance & Hardware |
| Camera score | --Camera | --Camera |
| Connectivity score | -- Connectivity | -- Connectivity |
| Battery score | --Battery | --Battery |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| User score |
8.7
32 reviews
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8.5
82 reviews
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Technical specifications of the Moto Z Play vs Motorola Moto X 2014
| Specs |
Moto Z PlayChina · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Inches | 5.5" | 5.2" |
| Resolution | FHD | FHD |
| Usable surface | 69% useful | 73% useful |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Dimensions |
76.4 mm
156.4 mm 7.0 mm |
72.4 mm
140.8 mm 10.0 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 144 g |
| Micro |
SnapD. 625 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 801 Quad-Core |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu |
59.600 v? |
44.958 v? |
| Battery | 3510 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Main Camera |
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 OV16860 |
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 IMX135 Exmor RS |
| Selfie Camera | SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- | SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- |
| Bands | ||
| OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Brand | Lenovo | Motorola |
| Aliases | -- | Moto X+1, Moto X (2014), Moto X2, Moto X (Gen2), XT1092, XT1093, XT1095, XT1096, XT1097 |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Release date |
September 2016, 7 years ago |
September 2014, 9 years ago |
| State | Not available | Not available |
| Market | China | Global |
Design & Materials
Structure
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Size |
76.4 mm
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156.4 mm
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7.0 mm
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72.4 mm
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140.8 mm
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10.0 mm
Print 3D Model
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| Weight | 165 g | 144 g |
| Usable surface | 69 % | 73 % |
| Materials | Aluminium alloy, Glass | Aluminium alloy |
| Resistance | - | - |
| Colors |
Black
White
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Black
White
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Diagonal | 5.5" | 5.2" |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution |
FHD 1080 x 1920 px |
FHD 1080 x 1920 px |
| Density | 401 Pixels per inch | 424 Pixels per inch |
Others
Others
- Without Notch
- Scratch resistant
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Capacitive
- Multi-touch
- Physical buttons
- Without Notch
- Scratch resistant
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Capacitive
- Multi-touch
User reviews
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.4
9.1
Is it comfortable?
6.8
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
8.1
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews
Performance & Hardware
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
| CPU | 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz | 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz |
| Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| Manufacturing | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| 64 Bits | Yes | No |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Type | -- | -- |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Score |
59.600
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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44.958
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 7% of devices
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Capacity | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Type | -- | -- |
| SD Slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
No |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Fingerprint | Yes, on the front | No |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Sensors |
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Audio
Audio
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Notifications LED | -- | -- |
| Cooling system | No | No |
| Gaming buttons | No | No |
User reviews
Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.6
8.5
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews
Camera
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| No. of cameras | Rear camera | Rear camera |
| 1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
| Resolution | 16 Mpx | 13 Mpx |
| Sensor | Omnivision OV16860 | Sony IMX135 Exmor RS |
| Type | PureCel | CMOS |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.0 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
| ISO | -- | -- |
| Pixel size | 1.31 µm | 1.12 µm |
| Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
| Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/3.06" |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Optical Stabilisation | No | No |
| Slow Motion Video |
No, 30 fps |
Yes, 60 fps |
| Others |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
| Resolution | 5 Mpx | 2 Mpx |
| Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
| Type | -- | -- |
| Aperture | ƒ/ -- | ƒ/ -- |
| Pixel size | -- | -- |
| Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
| Sensor size | -- | -- |
Others
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
User reviews
Quality of daytime photos
8.8
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
5.7
Quality of selfies
7.9
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.1
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews
Connectivity
Network compatibility
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| 5G | -- | -- |
| 4G LTE |
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| 3G |
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| 2G |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Single Sim |
| Type |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| Others |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Version | Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption |
| Others |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Navigation |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| USB |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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0.558 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body |
| American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
1.450 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body |
0.726 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body |
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Others |
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User reviews
Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.8
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews
Battery
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Capacity |
3510 mAh
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2300 mAh
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| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast charge | Yes | Yes |
| Others |
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User reviews
How long does the battery last?
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0%Less than half day
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0%Less than a day
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13%One day
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56%More than one day
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31%Two days or more
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6%Less than half day
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52%Less than a day
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28%One day
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12%More than one day
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1%Two days or more
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews
Software
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Moto Z Play China · 3GB · 64GB · Dual SIM |
Motorola Moto X 2014 Global · 2GB · 32GB |
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| Operating System |
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| Google Services (official) | No | Yes |
User reviews
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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53%It comes with a clean operating system
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44%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
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3%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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39%It comes with a clean operating system
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55%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
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6%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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18%Never
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14%Once a year
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54%Every six months
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14%Every two months or less
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13%Never
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25%Once a year
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50%Every six months
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13%Every two months or less
Number of reviews
32 reviews
82 reviews