Google Pixel 4 vs Motorola Moto Z2 Play
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Moto Z2 Play: 17 g lighter
- Pixel 4:
- 162 g
- Moto Z2 Play:
- 145 g
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Width
Pixel 4: 7.4 mm narrower
- Pixel 4:
- 68.8 mm
- Moto Z2 Play:
- 76.2 mm
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Screen diagonal
Moto Z2 Play: 0.2 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel 4:
- 5.7 in
- Moto Z2 Play:
- 5.5 in
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Chipset
- Pixel 4:
- Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- Moto Z2 Play:
- Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626 (14 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Pixel 4:
- Dual
- Moto Z2 Play:
- Single
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Depth
Moto Z2 Play: 2.2 mm thinner
- Pixel 4:
- 8.2 mm
- Moto Z2 Play:
- 6 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Pixel 4
- Height:
- 147.1 mm
- Width:
- 68.8 mm
- Depth:
- 8.2 mm +2.2 mm versus Moto Z2 Play
2. Moto Z2 Play
- Height:
- 156.2 mm +9.1 mm versus Pixel 4
- Width:
- 76.2 mm +7.4 mm versus Pixel 4
- Depth:
- 6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Pixel 4
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 81.1 cm²
2. Moto Z2 Play
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
Moto Z2 Play has approximately 2.8% more rectangular screen area than Pixel 4.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | 6 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 128 GB | 6 GB RAM | Unknown |
Moto Z2 Play: Original memory entry
64 GB · 4 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Pixel 4
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Moto Z2 Play
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Selfie Score * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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General specs
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Pixel 4 | Moto Z2 Play |
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| Dop |
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