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MOTO G4 PLUS vs ZUK Z1 vs ONEPLUS X vs MOTO X PLAY: Mid-ranger battle

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September 8
by Chris Eilers

Moto G4 Plus, ZUK Z1, OnePlus X, and Moto X Play are well-known names in the mid-range smartphone market. To see how different or similar they are, check out the following comparison and choose the best one for yourself! 

moto g4 plus vs zuk z1

Mid-ranger battle: MOTO G4 PLUS vs ZUK Z1 vs ONEPLUS X vs MOTO X PLAY

Moto G4 Plus seems to be the most modern here since it was born in 2016 while the others were in 2015. Though, let’s see if Moto G4 Plus is the most powerful here. First, please have a look at the following table and you’ll recognize what they have or do not have in common!

Moto G4 Plus specs
ZUK Z1 specs
OnePlus X specs
Moto X Play specs
Dimensions
153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm
155.7 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm
140 x 69 x 6.9 mm
148 x 75 x 10.9 mm
Weight
155g
175g
138g / 160g
169g
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM, Water repellent nano-coating (IP52 certified)
Display
5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD, 401ppi
5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD, 401ppi
5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED, 441ppi
5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD, 401ppi
OS
Android 6.0.1
CyanogenMod 12.1 based on Android 5.1.1 (upgradable to 6.0 soon)
OxygenOS 2.2.2 based on Android 5.1.1
Android 5.1.1
Processor
Snapdragon 617 octa-core (4 x 1.5GHz & 4 x 1.2GHz)
Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.5GHz
Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.3GHz
Snapdragon 615 octa-core (4 x 1.7GHz & 4 x 1.0GHz)
RAM
2GB + 16GB, 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB
3GB
3GB
2GB
ROM
64GB
16 GB
16/32GB
MicroSD card
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Rear camera
16MP, f/2.0, PDAF, dual LED flash
13MP, f/2.2, autofocus, OIS, dual LED flash
13MP, f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash
21MP, f/2.0, PDAF, dual LED flash
Front camera
5MP, f/2.2, auto-HDR
8MP, f/2.2, 1080p@30fps
8MP, f/2.4
5MP, f/2.2
Fingerprint scanner
Yes
Yes
No
No
USB Type-C
No
Yes
No
No
Battery
3000mAh with fast charging
4100mAh with fast charging
2525mAh
3630mAh with fast charging
Color
Black, White
White, Dark Gray
Onyx, Ceramic, Champagne
Black, White

In terms of display, we think OnePlus X is the handiest here due to sporting a 5.0-inch screen, and maybe the most outstanding as it’s the only handset packing AMOLED panel and 441 ppi. Then, images, videos, etc. showing on OnePlus X display can be a bit better than the others. About OS, definitely Moto G4 Plus is the best because it runs on the latest operating system currently Android Marshmallow, and will be likely to get the upgrade to Android Nougat soon. Moreover, the Plus even offers an excellent main cam which is capable of 16 megapixels and a 4GB RAM variant.

Nonetheless, Moto G4 Plus processor and secondary snapper are not as strong as ZUK Z1 or OnePlus X. They are also better than Moto X Play in those areas. But, wait! Don’t rush into a conclusion that Moto X Play is the worse here too fast! The phone has advantages that the others do not have: a 21MP primary shooter and Water repellent nano-coating. Cool, huh?! Those who love taking photos may fall for this guy. Yet, in case of preferring a machine equipped with a huge battery, you should take Lenovo ZUK Z1 into consideration. It boasts a 4,100mAh cell which can easily get you through a day or even more.

moto g4 plus vs zuk z1

So, in general, it is hard for us to pick out a winner since everyone has their own pros and cons; no one completely stands out in all aspects. Then, maybe prices will help us. Please, check out the next part for more information.

MOTO G4 PLUS vs ZUK Z1 vs ONEPLUS X vs MOTO X PLAY: Price and availability

Moto G4 Plus price is around $203 for the 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM model and $226 for the 32GB + 3GB RAM. Meanwhile, OnePlus X price is $249; Lenovo ZUK Z1 price is $270; and Moto X Play price is $372. Though, we are pretty sure that OP X, ZUK Z1, and X Play all cost less now. So, They are all good and affordable, but we think Lenovo  ZUK Z1 has the best combination of specifications and price. Do you agree?