Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.4 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | ZTE |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
| 2016-10-04 | 2020-12-21 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 inches | 6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.82 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Black, Gold, Gray and White | Black |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 280.00 | $ 449.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.9 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2460 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 401 pixels per inch | 389 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 506 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.68 | 12.32 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3510mAh Battery | 4220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The ZTE Axon 20 is slightly better than Motorola Moto Z Play, with a global score of 77.8 against 74.4. These phones come with Android operating system, but ZTE Axon 20 has an older 10 version while Motorola Moto Z Play has Android 8.0 Oreo version. Although ZTE Axon 20 is noticeably newer than the Motorola Moto Z Play, it's a bit thicker and heavier.
The ZTE Axon 20 counts with a little better performance than Motorola Moto Z Play, and although they both have the same number of cores, the ZTE Axon 20 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. ZTE Axon 20 counts with a screen that is just as good as the screen in Motorola Moto Z Play, because although the ZTE Axon 20 has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a bigger display and a slightly better 1080 x 2460 resolution.
The Motorola Moto Z Play counts with a much better storage capacity to install applications and games than ZTE Axon 20, because although it has only 32 GB internal memory capacity, it also counts with a SD card slot that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The ZTE Axon 20 shoots a lot better pictures and videos than Motorola Moto Z Play, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the ZTE Axon 20 also has faster 60 frames per second video frame rate, a camera in the back with much more mega pixels and a larger diafragm aperture to take better photos and video in poorly lited situations.
The ZTE Axon 20 has improved battery performance than Motorola Moto Z Play, because it has 4220mAh of battery capacity.
Although ZTE Axon 20 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Motorola Moto Z Play, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Motorola Moto Z Play. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Motorola Moto Z Play, and give up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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