Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) vs Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5C vs Motorola Moto G7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2019 11:24 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:50 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G7 X Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core180% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)82% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
640x1136 pixels	vs	+1080x2270 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+405 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.2"55% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP113% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1510 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh99% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532	Lenovo Moto G7 Single-sim XT1962, Motorola River
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	2/7/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	1080x2270 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2225	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1510 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5C (32GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered