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Motorola Moto G6 vs Motorola Moto G7 Play

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Overview
Released2018February 2019
Display
Screen size5.7″5.7″
Resolution2160 × 10801512 × 720
Sharpness424 pixels per inch294 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 450Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory3 GB – 4 GB2 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAdreno 506, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed here32 GB eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck8 MP f/2.2, reported by Notebookcheck
Video recording1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck–
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingTurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C charging; 5 W charger supplied with the German review unit (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g149 g
Thickness8.3 mm7.99 mm
Height × width153.8 × 72.3 mm147.3 × 71.5 mm
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by NotebookcheckPlastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlockRear fingerprint reader on the UK and German review models; the manufacturer manual notes availability varies by country
SpeakersFront mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and the manufacturer manual
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 9 Pie
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM modelsNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM versions; European dual-SIM model has a separate microSD slot (Notebookcheck)
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz only, reported by Notebookcheck
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 4.2 LE, reported by Notebookcheck
NFCSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by regionNot supported, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

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