Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto Z3Motorola Moto Z3International · 6GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto Z3
Motorola Moto Z3
International · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.5 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
--
2 reviews
8.5
112 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S9

Specs Motorola Moto Z3 price compare Motorola Moto Z3
International · 6GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy S9 prices Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 64GB · G960F
Inches 6.01" 5.8"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 77% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.5 mm
156.5 mm
6.8 mm 		68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 156 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 170.000
v? 		315.828
v8
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2018,
5 years ago 		February 2018,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto Z3
Samsung Galaxy S9
Motorola Moto Z3
Samsung Galaxy S9
Size
76.5 mm • 156.5 mm • 6.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 156 g 163 g
Usable surface 77 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Gray

Cyan

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.01" 5.8"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 568 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
--
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
9.3
Is it comfortable?
--
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
9.0
Number of reviews
--
112 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
170.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 20% of devices
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315.828
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
-
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
--
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
--
8.9
Number of reviews
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112 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2L3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.5
ISO 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size 1.24 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/7.6"
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.24 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K3H1
Type -- ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
--
8.3
Quality of selfies
--
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.5
Number of reviews
--
112 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • 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)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.362 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
9.1
Quality of the GPS
--
9.1
And the WiFi?
--
9.1
Number of reviews
--
112 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 21%
    Less than half day
  • 42%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 6%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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112 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 6%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 42%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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112 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 147 --

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