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| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2018-08-16 | 2016-03-11 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Black pearl, Coral blue, Gold, Pink gold, Silver and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 297.00 | $ 336.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3600mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 5.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S7 edge is slightly better than Moto Z3, with a 78.1 score against 77.6. Both of these phones work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy S7 edge has an older 8.0 Oreo version while Moto Z3 has Android 9.0 Pie version. Galaxy S7 edge's design is extremely older, a little bit heavier and a little thicker than Moto Z3.
The Galaxy S7 edge features a little sharper display than Moto Z3, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a higher 1440 x 2560px resolution and a better pixels density. The Moto Z3 features a bit faster processing unit than Galaxy S7 edge, and although they both have 4 GB of RAM, the Moto Z3 also has a higher number of cores.
The Motorola Moto Z3 features a much better memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy S7 edge, because it has a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal memory capacity. Galaxy S7 edge has superior battery duration than Moto Z3, because it has a 3600mAh battery capacity.
Galaxy S7 edge captures a bit better videos and photos than Moto Z3, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, a camera with a 12 MP and the same (4K) video definition, the Galaxy S7 edge also has a larger diafragm aperture for better captures and video in low-light situations and a larger sensor taking higher quality videos and pictures.
Although Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is a better device, it costs a bit more than the Motorola Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Motorola Moto Z3. If you want to save some dollars, you can buy Motorola Moto Z3, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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