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Motorola Moto G6 Play vs Motorola Moto G7

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MotorolaMoto G6 PlayMotorolaMoto G7
Overview
Released2018February 2019
Display
Screen size5.7″6.2″
Resolution1440 × 7202270 × 1080
Sharpness282 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorIPS LCD, reported by Notebookcheck
Screen protection–Gorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 430Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory3 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB64 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 on the European model, reported by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 505, reported by NotebookcheckAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, confirmed by Tech Advisor; UK configuration listed hereeMMC, 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 camera8 MP8 MP
Main camera13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor12 MP f/1.8 main and 5 MP f/2.2 depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck; no optical stabilisation, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Front camera8 MP camera on the European model, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; front flash shown in Motorola's manual8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by Tech Advisor4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingTurbo charging; included 15 W charger reported by NotebookcheckTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight175 g172 g
Thickness9 mm8 mm
Height × width154.4 × 72.2 mm157 × 75.3 mm
MaterialsPlastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorGlass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detail–P2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader; face unlock reported by NotebookcheckRear fingerprint reader and face unlock
SpeakersFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9 Pie
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE Cat 4 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; bands vary by region4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slotNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCSupported on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; availability varies by regionSupported on the European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USBMicro-USB; USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

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