Motorola Moto X4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto X4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto X4Motorola Moto X4International · 4GB · 64GB · XT1900-5
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Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto X4
Motorola Moto X4
International · 4GB · 64GB · XT1900-5
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Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition
Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.7Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware 5.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
34 reviews
8.9
41 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto X4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition

Specs stores to buy Motorola Moto X4 Motorola Moto X4
International · 4GB · 64GB · XT1900-5 		where to buy Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition
International · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD QHD
Usable surface 68% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.4 mm
148.4 mm
8.0 mm 		76.0 mm
155.8 mm
6.1 mm
Weight 163 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 103.403
v8 		198.835
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 2730 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Motorola Motorola
Aliases XT1900-5 --

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto X4
Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition
Motorola Moto X4
Motorola Moto Z2 Force Edition
Size
73.4 mm • 148.4 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 155.8 mm • 6.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 143 g
Usable surface 68 % 70 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 534 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ShatterShield

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
9.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.7
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
103.403
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 48% of devices
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198.835
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.3
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.3
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.2
9.7
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 3200
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Black & white
Resolution
8 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.25 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.9"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV5695
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
82
Mobile
84
Photo
78
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
7.2
Quality of selfies
7.5
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
9.3
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.405 W/Kg on head
1.450 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.870 W/Kg on head
1.100 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.9
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.2
9.1
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2730 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 41%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 49%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
34 reviews
41 reviews
Prices
From $ 403 --
From $ 278 --