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Motorola Moto G7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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

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MotorolaMoto G7XiaomiRedmi Note 7
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2019
Display
Screen size6.2″6.3″
Resolution2270 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, reported by NotebookcheckLCD panel identified by PhoneArena; Dot Drop display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 1,500:1 typical contrast
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech AdvisorCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features–84% NTSC typical; sunlight, night, reading and standard modes; colour-temperature adjustment
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 632Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Memory4 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage64 GB32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by NotebookcheckSnapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor at up to 2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAdreno 512 at up to 850 MHz
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB; UK configuration listed hereUK configurations of 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 4/128 GB; microSD expansion up to 256 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP48 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 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 Advisor48 MP with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels and EIS; additional 5 MP depth camera
Front camera8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor13 MP; AI portrait and beauty modes, HDR, face recognition and selfie timer
Video recording4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by NotebookcheckFull HD at 30/60 fps or HD at 30 fps; Full HD and HD slow motion at 120 fps, as published by Xiaomi despite Tech Advisor's contrary slow-motion comment
Front video–Full HD or HD at 30 fps
Camera features–Night photography, portrait background blur, single-tone flash, low-light enhancement, standard/auto HDR, burst and panorama; 27 rear and 12 front AI scene categories; 48 MP Pro mode at launch, with Photo mode support promised by OTA
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor4,000 mAh typical and 3,900 mAh minimum
Wired chargingTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)Quick Charge 4 protocol; included adaptor is 5 V / 2 A, and Xiaomi specifies a separately purchased Quick Charge 4 charger for optimal efficiency
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight172 g186 g
Thickness8 mm8.1 mm
Height × width157 × 75.3 mm159.21 × 75.21 mm
MaterialsGlass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorGradient glass back finish
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsRear fingerprint reader and face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face recognition
Sensors–Gyroscope, accelerometer, distance, compass, fingerprint, ambient light, vibration motor and IR blaster
SpeakersBottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorSingle bottom speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, as described by PhoneArena
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 Pie with MIUI 10, as reported by Tech Advisor
In the box–Phone, power adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide, clear soft case and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by regionLTE FDD B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 and TDD B38/B40; WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B8 and GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slotHybrid tray for two SIMs or one SIM plus microSD; either SIM can be selected as primary for 4G+/4G/3G/2G calls and data
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz and Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 5.0
NFCSupported on the European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by regionNo NFC, as reported by Tech Advisor
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C
Positioning–GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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