The Moto Z and Galaxy Note 7 are two mobile top of the line which will arrive soon to Brazil. With Android 6.0 Marshmallow , smartphones have metallic design, powerful technical specifications and powerful cameras, either for selfies or not. While the phone Samsung price of R $ 4,299, the cell of Lenovo had not yet announced value to the country.
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To complete both one and the other have interesting accessories like the S Pen, the Galaxy Note 7, and Moto Snaps, cases that add special functions to Moto Z. With many specifications in common, the phones also have differences that may make it worth buying one or the other. . Check out the comparative TechTudo to decide which top-line suits you more
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design
Moto Z not only took over the Moto X , but it came with the promise to renew the line of tops of Motorola (Lenovo company). For this, the cell phone has replaced the plastic body by metal design marked on the back of the connectors Moto Snaps and the camera big structure. But the Galaxy Note 7 took much of the design Galaxy S7 Edge , starting with the curved screen and the metal frame and glass on the front and rear .
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Lenovo decided to radicalize the measures. Moto Z has a very thin body with 5.2 mm, 7.9 mm against the rival. similar proportion is observed in weight with 136 grams of Moto Z, against 169 g of the Galaxy. However, Note 7 has the advantage of IP68 protection against dust and dives of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Display
As for the screen, the two phones are alike. Moto Z has a 5.5 inch Amoled display with qHD resolution (1440 x 2560 pixels), generating a 535 ppi density. Already Amoled screen Galaxy Note 7 has the same resolution, but is slightly larger, with 5.7 “and density of 518 ppi. Both one and the other have Gorilla Glass protection against scratches and cracks on the screen.
with these figures, it is quite unlikely that you will notice big difference between models. Both offer great quality for movies, games and reading, and always active notifications with always on (Samsung ) and Moto Display (Lenovo). the Galaxy Note 7, however, also brings support note on the screen with the S Pen.
Performance
Moto Z has quad-core Snapdragon processor 820 1.8 GHz, which sparked controversy by having a frequency lower than 2.2 GHz American version, as revealed TechTudo . in addition, the phone has RAM and 4GB internal storage of 64 GB, microSD expandable via up to 2 TB.
But the Galaxy Note 7 comes with Exynos 8890 processor, quad-core 2.3 GHz and four 1.6 GHz, and RAM of 4 GB and 64 GB storage, with addition of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, with entry to over 256 GB. This is hardware that tends to overcome the Moto Z, but nothing to let the phone Lenovo at a severe disadvantage.
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The phones also bring 4G connection, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, as well as digital readers to unlock and use apps and mobile payment services. The Galaxy Note 7 also has an iris reader, able to make visual identification of the user in no time.
For those with custom reuse cables and accessories, it is good to know that phones have the USB-C input, standard is reversible, faster and easier to use, only that is not compatible with traditional cables. Moto Z has another controversial point:. The absence of the 3.5 mm connector for headphones, which requires wireless adapters or accessories
OS and features
the two smartphones come standard with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and should not take to receive Android 7.0 nougat , just released by Google . However, while Lenovo prefers to use a system without many changes and a few factory Apps, Samsung choose to modify enough, with the TouchWiz interface and the addition of extra functions, which may impact the release time updates Android.
Speaking of functions, Moto Z has as attractive Moto Snaps, capes magnetically connected in the rear pins of the phone, adding sound improvements, projector and extra battery. But the Galaxy Note 7 brings the acclaimed pen S Pen for notes with the turned on or off screen, cropping images and other intelligent functions. The model also supports the use of Samsung Pay , payment service by approach available in Brazil.
camera
Moto Z has rear camera of 13 MP with aperture of f / 1.8, dual LED flash, optical stabilization for video and less shaky photos and laser focus for greater accuracy. Meanwhile, Note 7 has 12 MP camera with aperture of f / 1.7, flash LED and simple OIS stabilization. Both devices record in 4K (2160p), but the Galaxy makes videos in slow motion 240 fps (frames per second), which creates smoother results.
On the front camera, both one and the other bring 5 MP resolution and interleave advantages. Moto Z stands LED flash, although smaller opening than the rival (f / 2.2 Moto Z, from f / 1.7 competitor). The new phone from Samsung, as well as capture more light, brings a self HDR filter to enhance the contrast of images. Smartphones make videos in high resolution for calls and apps.
Battery
The thinness Moto Z comes with cost to each user: the phone displays a battery of only 2,600 mAh capacity, which is small compared to the 3,500 mAh Note 7. the models feature quick charging system capable of reducing the time plugged in
in this regard, the Galaxy Note 7 have other advantages, such as support for wireless charging and a powerful way to battery saving, cutting some functions and connections to ensure hours of use the most.
Pricing and availability
Moto Z was introduced in June and should arrive in Brazil in the coming weeks, according to Lenovo . The company also makes no bones about the price of the device, but it is likely that the model comes with values above the current Moto X, which may be cheaper. While the launch does not happen, check the TechTudo test with the Moto Z.
The price of the Galaxy Note 7 is not a mystery, costing R $ 4,299. The device should have entered into pre-sale on August 22, but Samsung seems to have delayed the start of sales in the country. To give more details about the new model also read the test with the Galaxy Note 7.
Conclusion
Samsung and Motorola are popular in Brazil, and the expectation for the releases is easy to understand, because the two have technical and useful extra plug. However, the Galaxy Note 7 should be a choice for those seeking more securely. After all, there was a good addition of features such as iris reader and functions in S Pen without removing anything that’s going to compromise the user experience.
But the Moto Z is a good bet for those seeking new trends. Starting with the Moto Snaps, which turns the device on to a projector, although you need to buy them separately. Also new, less accepted by the public, is the removal of the entry of headphones, which should only please those who are already willing to migrate to a Bluetooth or USB-C headphone.
If you are willing to wait for more news, the Apple will launch the iPhone 7 in September, as well as new handsets are to be announced at the IFA 2016 in Berlin. If you do not want to wait, it’s worth checking options like Galaxy S7 Edge Moto X Force iPhone 6S and iPhone SE .