In depth comparison and review of Motorola Moto Z2 Play and ASUS ROG Phone 3. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | ZS661KS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 156.2 mm | 171 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater height than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 78 mm | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has greater width than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Depth | 5.99 mm | 9.85 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is narrower than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Weight | 145 g | 240 g | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is lighter than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Body Colour | Lunar grey | Fine gold | Black glare | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Protection | Splashproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg (body), 1.455 W/kg (head) | - | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Moto Mods Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.59" | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger screen size than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Display Format | Full HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 144 Hz | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
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| Processor Number | - | SM8250 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.84 GHz | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 |
| MEMORY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more RAM than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more internal memory than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | - |
| CAMERA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot | - | |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, Drag to focus & exposure | - |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 13 Megapixel |
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| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 24 Megapixel | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Beauty effect | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Professional mode, Auto Night mode | - | |
| Light Source (Front) | Dual LED flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 854 x 480 (480p) at 30 fps | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Asus ROG HyperCharge | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has fast charging technology. |
| Run Time Details | Mixed usage: up to 30 hrs | - |
| CELLULAR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | ASUS ROG Phone 3 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | ROG UI | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 LE EDR | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X, apt-X HD |
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| FEATURES | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, ultrasonic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Three microphones, TurboPower techbnology | MIMO technology, Four microphones with Noise Reduction technology |
| OTHERS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | ASUS ROG Phone 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, protective case, 30W fast charger, AeroCooler 3 Fan with USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack |
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