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Motorola Moto G (3rd generation) vs Motorola Moto G7

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MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)MotorolaMoto G7
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2019
Display
Screen size5″6.2″
Resolution1280 × 7202270 × 1080
Sharpness294 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckIPS LCD, reported by Notebookcheck
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by NotebookcheckGorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 410Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory1 GB – 2 GB4 GB
Storage8 GB, 16 GB64 GB
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 306, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage typeeMMC; microSD expansion up to 32 GB, reported by NotebookcheckeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB; UK configuration listed here
Cameras
Main camera13 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Main camera13 MP f/2.0 camera with dual-tone LED flash, reported by Notebookcheck12 MP f/1.8 main and 5 MP f/2.2 depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck; no optical stabilisation, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery2,470 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,470 mAh non-removable battery3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging–TurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g172 g
Thickness11.6 mm8 mm
Height × width142.1 × 72.4 mm157 × 75.3 mm
Materials–Glass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detailIPX7; fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the rear cover firmly closed; not dustproofP2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics–Rear fingerprint reader and face unlock
SpeakersFront mono media speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; stereo speakers from the 2014 model were removedBottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAndroid 9 Pie
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, confirmed by Tech Advisor4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMMicro-SIM; European XT1541 reviewed by Notebookcheck is single-SIM; dual-SIM available in some markets according to QualcommNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, reported by NotebookcheckBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCNone, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorSupported on the European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USBMicro-USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

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