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Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)

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MotorolaMoto G6 PlusSamsungGalaxy A7 (2018)
Overview
Released2018September 2018
Display
Screen size5.9″6″
Resolution2160 × 10802220 × 1080
Sharpness409 pixels per inch411 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by Notebookcheck–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 630Exynos 7885
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB64 GB
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by NotebookcheckExynos 7885, octa-core at 2.2 GHz and 1.6 GHz; chip named by Samsung India
GPUAdreno 508, reported by Notebookcheck–
Storage typeeMMC; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configuration listed hereDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GB; 50.2 GB available on the 64 GB model
Cameras
Main camera12 MP24 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP24 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.7 main camera with Dual Autofocus Pixels and 5 MP depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck24 MP, F1.7, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, F2.4, 120° field of view
Front camera8 MP camera on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck24 MP, F2.0, fixed focus, with front LED flash
Video recording4K recording, confirmed by Tech AdvisorFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features–5 MP F2.2 depth camera; Live Focus portraits and Scene Optimiser
Battery and charging
Battery3,200 mAh3,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 17 hours
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,200 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3,300 mAh; up to 17 hours video playback
Wired chargingTurboPower fast charging; 15 W charger included, reported by Notebookcheck–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g168 g
Thickness8 mm7.5 mm
Height × width160 × 75.5 mm159.8 × 76.8 mm
MaterialsGlass front and back, reported by NotebookcheckGlass front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck)
Colours–Blue, Black and Gold in the UK
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader and face unlock, reported by NotebookcheckFingerprint reader in power button and face recognition
SpeakersFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, reported by Notebookcheck3.5 mm headphone socket; Dolby Atmos with headphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Safety features–Samsung Knox and Secure Folder
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot on the European model, reported by NotebookcheckSingle nano-SIM with separate microSD slot on the BTU configuration
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported on the European model, reported by NotebookcheckSupported
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG, reported by NotebookcheckMicro-USB 2.0
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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