Motorola Moto Z Play vs OnePlus 3T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto Z Play and the OnePlus 3T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Price | $53 | $70 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,510 mAh | 3,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 20W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 165 g | 158 g |
| Released | Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 |
Summary: Motorola Moto Z Play is ahead on battery. OnePlus 3T is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 3T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto Z Play is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Optic AMOLED |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie) with OxygenOS (Global) or HydrogenOS (Mainland China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8996Pro Snapdragon 821 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 530 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.0 |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.3µm, PDAF | Single 16 MP |
| Features | Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.4µm | Single 16 MP |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Details | — | f/2.0, 1.0µm, EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) |
Battery
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3510 mAh, non-removable | — |
| Charging | 15W wired (TurboPower) | 20W wired, Dash Charge (5V/4A), 60% in 30 min |
Body
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.4 x 76.4 x 7 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.28 in) | 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm (6.01 x 2.94 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 165 g (5.82 oz) | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame | Anodized aluminum unibody design |
| SIM | Nano-SIM or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Features | Splash and dust resistant | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C, magnetic connector | USB 2.0, Type-C |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Motorola Moto Z Play | OnePlus 3T |
|---|
| Announced | 2016, August | 2016, November 15 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued (128GB variant discontinued May 9, 2017) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto Z Play or OnePlus 3T?
Motorola Moto Z Play — 3,510 mAh for the Motorola Moto Z Play versus 3,400 mAh for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto Z Play or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — 165 g for the Motorola Moto Z Play versus 158 g for the OnePlus 3T.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto Z Play or OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus 3T — Sep 2016 for the Motorola Moto Z Play versus Nov 2016 for the OnePlus 3T.
Is the Motorola Moto Z Play or the OnePlus 3T rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto Z Play 8/10 and the OnePlus 3T 8/10.
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