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

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Moto G (3rd generation) compared with Moto G7 Plus
MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)MotorolaMoto G7 Plus
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2015February 2019
Display
Screen size5″6.2″
Resolution1280 × 7202270 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness294 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by Notebookcheck–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 410Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Memory1 GB – 2 GB4 GB (better)
Storage8 GB, 16 GB64 GB (better)
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 306, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 509, 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 MP16 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP12 MP (better)
Main camera13 MP f/2.0 camera with dual-tone LED flash, reported by Notebookcheck16 MP f/1.7 main camera with OIS and phase-detection autofocus; 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck12 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by NotebookcheckRear and front cameras support 4K recording, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery2,470 mAh3,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging–Up to 27 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,470 mAh non-removable battery3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging–27 W TurboPower charging; charger included
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g (better)176 g
Thickness11.6 mm8.3 mm (better)
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, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
SpeakersFront mono media speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; stereo speakers from the 2014 model were removedStereo speakers with Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket
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 QualcommDual nano-SIM with a separate microSD slot on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, reported by NotebookcheckDual-band Wi-Fi, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, reported by NotebookcheckBluetooth 5.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCNone, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorSupported on the European model, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
USBMicro-USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C

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