Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) vs Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G2 4G vs Alcatel A7 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2017 4:09 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 10:34 AM

Compare Alcatel A7 XL X Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)

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 Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+367 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP78% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh67% 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
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Model	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Other model names	Moto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-SIM	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Alcatel
Release date	2/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015	11/1/2017
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 2MP
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers	• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered