In depth comparison and review of Motorola Moto Z2 Play and Motorola Moto G50. 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 | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 156.2 mm | 164.9 mm | Motorola Moto G50 has greater height than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Width | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has greater width than Motorola Moto G50. |
Depth | 5.99 mm | 8.95 mm | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is narrower than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Weight | 145 g | 192 g | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is lighter than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Body Colour | Lunar grey | Fine gold | Aqua green | Steel grey | |
Body Material | Aluminium | Plastic | |
Protection | Splashproof, waterproof | Splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Motorola Moto Z2 Play is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IPX2 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.4 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 1.24 W/kg (body), 1.455 W/kg (head) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head), 3.18 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Moto Mods Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Full HD Super AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.5" | Motorola Moto G50 has larger screen size than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has better screen resolution than Motorola Moto G50. |
Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 269 ppi | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has better pixel density than Motorola Moto G50. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Max Vision display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | |
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Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2 GHz | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has higher clock speed than Motorola Moto G50. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Motorola Moto Z2 Play has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 506 | - |
MEMORY | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | 4 GB | Motorola Moto G50 has more RAM than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Motorola Moto G50 has more internal memory than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G50 has better camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.7 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Pixel Size | - | 1.6 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot | Slow motion video, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, Best Shot, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Macro video, Macro mode, Gesture selfie | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G50 has face detection. |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Zero Shutter Lag, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, Drag to focus & exposure | Quad Pixel technology, High-res zoom, smart composition, Shot optimisation, RAW photo output |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.75 μm | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Motorola Moto G50 has better front camera resolution than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | Beauty effect | HDR, Live Filters, Spot Colour | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Professional mode, Auto Night mode | Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, portrait mode, Face Beauty, Active photos, Cinemagraph, Group selfie | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Auto smile capture | Motorola Moto G50 has face detection. |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Self-timer, Shot optimisation |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G50 has larger battery capacity than Motorola Moto Z2 Play. |
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Run Time Details | Mixed usage: up to 30 hrs | Standard usage: up to 48 hrs |
CELLULAR | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Motorola Moto G50 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | - | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 19 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 800 | |
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 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 66 | |
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 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 LE EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Audio Amplifier | - | Smart PA |
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FEATURES | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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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, gyro sensor, SAR sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Three microphones, TurboPower techbnology | Dual microphones, notification LED, Google Lens |
OTHERS | Motorola Moto Z2 Play | Motorola Moto G50 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 10W charger, protective film | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX2 |