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Motorola Moto G7 vs Motorola Moto G7 Play

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MotorolaMoto G7MotorolaMoto G7 Play
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2019
Display
Screen size6.2″5.7″
Resolution2270 × 10801512 × 720
Sharpness405 pixels per inch294 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, reported by NotebookcheckIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 632Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory4 GB2 GB
Storage64 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, 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 512 GB; UK configuration 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 and 5 MP f/2.2 depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck; no optical stabilisation, confirmed by Tech Advisor13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor8 MP f/2.2, reported by Notebookcheck
Video recording4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by Notebookcheck–
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)USB-C charging; 5 W charger supplied with the German review unit (Notebookcheck)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight172 g149 g
Thickness8 mm7.99 mm
Height × width157 × 75.3 mm147.3 × 71.5 mm
MaterialsGlass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorPlastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face unlockRear fingerprint reader on the UK and German review models; the manufacturer manual notes availability varies by country
SpeakersBottom 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 9 PieAndroid 9 Pie
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; 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 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 European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by regionNot supported, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

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