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Motorola Moto G7 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

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MotorolaMoto G7SamsungGalaxy A50
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 NotebookcheckSuper AMOLED Infinity-U display
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 632Exynos 9610
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by NotebookcheckOcta-core, four cores at 2.3 GHz and four at 1.7 GHz; Exynos 9610 identified by TechRadar and Tom's Guide
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor–
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB; UK configuration listed hereDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP25 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP25 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 Advisor25 MP, F1.7, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–8 MP, F2.2, fixed focus
Front camera8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor25 MP, F2.0, fixed focus
Video recording4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Camera features–5 MP F2.2 depth camera; LED flash; Scene Optimiser; Live Focus
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 19 hours
Wired charging–Up to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor4,000 mAh typical, 3,900 mAh rated; up to 19 hours video playback
Wired chargingTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)15 W fast charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight172 g166 g
Thickness8 mm7.7 mm
Height × width157 × 75.3 mm158.5 × 74.7 mm
Colours–Black, White, Blue and Coral
MaterialsGlass front and back, 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 unlockIn-screen fingerprint reader
SpeakersBottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie–
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slotDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 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 regionSupported
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
Positioning–GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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