Which new Daydream VR phone is right for you? :Pixel vs. Moto Z vs. ZenFone AR vs. Mate 9 Pro vs. Axon 7

Jealous that Pixel owners get to have all the VR fun? Pick up one of these newly compatible Android smartphones and you'll be Daydreamin' in no time

When Google revealed its Daydream View in October, it was announced alongside the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. These two "phones by Google" and headset were a match made in VR heaven in some ways, but that also meant you could only experience Daydream by using a Pixel.
After that, Google added compatibility to the Moto Z. Now it's expanding the list of Daydream-compatible phones a bit more with the Huawei Mate 9 Pro, Asus ZenFone AR and ZTE Axon 7.
If you're in the market for a Daydream phone, you have a few options to choose from. The six compatible phones bring different things to the table. For example, the Pixel phones will automatically get the latest Android updates as they're made available, while the Moto Z has the option to attach Moto Mod accessories. The three new phones offer their own unique features, like the dual cameras in the Mate 9 Pro, the dual SIM in the Axon 7 or Tango AR compatibility in the ZenFone AR. So which phone you pick depends on the features you want -- and the price, of course.
Luckily CNET's got your back and came up with the following chart for easy side-by-side comparison.

Which Daydream phone is right for you?

Google PixelGoogle Pixel XLMotorola Moto ZHuawei Mate 9 ProAsus ZenFone ARZTE Axon 7
Display size, resolution5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels5.5-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels5.5-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels5.5-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels5.7-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels5.5-inch; 2,560x1,440 pixels
Pixel density441 ppi534 ppi535 ppi534 ppi515 ppi538ppi
Dimensions (inches)5.7x2.74x0.34 (at its thickest)6.1x2.98x0.34 (at its thickest)6.11x2.96x0.25.98x2.95x0.36.25x3.06x0.35 (at its thickest)5.97x2.9x0.31
Dimensions (millimeters)143.8x69.54x8.58 (at its thickest)154.7x75.74x8.58 (at its thickest)155.3 x 75.3 x 5.19152x75x7.5158.6x77.7x8.95 (at its thickest)151.8x75x8.7
Weight (ounces, grams)5.04 oz; 143 g5.92 oz; 168g4.79 oz; 136 g5.96 oz; 169g6 oz; 170g6.17 oz; 175 g
Mobile softwareAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Camera12.3-megapixel12.3-megapixel13-megapixel20-megapixel monochrome + 12-megapixel dual cameras23-megapixel20-megapixel
Optical Image StablizationNoNoYesYesYesYes
Front-facing camera8-megapixel8-megapixel5-megapixel8-megapixel8-megapixel8-megapixel
Video capture4K4K4K (30 fps)4K4K4K
Processor2.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8212.15GHz + 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821Up to 2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8202.4GHz + 1.8GHz octo-core Huawei Kirin 9602.35Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8212.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820
Storage32GB, 128GB32GB, 128GB32/64 GB128GB32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 256GB64GB, 128GB (varies by region)
RAM4GB4GB4GB6GB6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB
Expandable storageNoneNoneup to 2TBNoneUp to 2TBUp to 128GB
Battery2,770mAh3,450mAh2,600 mAh (nonremovable)4,000mAh3,300mAh3,140mAh
Fingerprint sensorBack coverBack coverBelow screenHome buttonHome buttonBack cover
ConnectorUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-C
Special featuresGoogle Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR-readyGoogle Assistant built-in; unlimited cloud storage; Daydream VR-readyMagnetic Moto Mod snap-on accessories and dedicated accessory port on back; Daydream VR-readyDual camera; dual-SIM; curved display; Daydream VR-readyTango AR depth camera; Daydream VR-readyDual-SIM option; Daydream VR-ready
Price off-contract (USD)$649 (32GB); $749 (128GB)$769 (32GB); $869 (128GB)$624$680 (converted from Chinese price)TBD$400
Price (GBP)£599 (32GB); £699 (128GB)£719 (32GB); £819 (128GB)NA£553 (converted from Chinese price)TBD£275
Price (AUD)AU$1,079 (32GB); AU$1,229 (128GB)AU$1,269 (32GB); AU$1,419 (128GB)NAAU$930 (converted from Chinese price)TBDAU$699
Be sure to check out the Google Daydream website for a list of compatible phones as they are added, and read CNET's thoughts on the Daydream View. 


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