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Motorola Moto G7 vs Samsung Galaxy A30

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

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MotorolaMoto G7SamsungGalaxy A30
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2019March 2019
Display
Screen size6.2″6.4″
Resolution2270 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Display typeIPS LCD, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 632Exynos 7904
Memory4 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage64 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by NotebookcheckTwo 1.8 GHz plus six 1.6 GHz cores; Exynos 7904 identified by Android Authority
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor–
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB; UK configuration listed here32 GB or 64 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP16 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 Advisor16 MP, F1.7, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor16 MP, F2.0, fixed focus
Video recording4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 18 hours
Wired charging–Up to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor4,000 mAh non-removable battery; up to 18 hours video playback
Wired chargingTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight172 g165 g
Thickness8 mm7.7 mm
Height × width157 × 75.3 mm158.5 × 74.7 mm
MaterialsGlass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorGlossy plastic back and frame (Gadgets 360 and Android Authority)
Colours–Black, blue and red in India
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face recognition
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint, gyroscope, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors
SpeakersBottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 Pie with One UI
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region–
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slotDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot on SM-A305F/DS
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported on the European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region–
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB Type-C 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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