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Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Play vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) 05Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
33Points Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Play X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)

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!

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601) vs Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core72%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+515 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.7"14%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12.2MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+8 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
ModelMoto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G4 Play XT1601 Dual-Sim, Moto G Play 4th GenT-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930T, Galaxy Note 6
Country or region available(Latin America)Mexico
(Latin America), Mexico
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date6/1/20168/19/2016
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 144.4 millimeters (2.83 x 5.69 in)73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (52GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered38 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registered312 hours (13 days)

โž• Other features

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข TurboPower charging
โ€ข Water repellent nano-coating
โ€ข Colors: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
โ€ข Stylus Pen (12-bit)
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข HD Voice

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G4 Play (Dual XT1601)Galaxy Note 7 (SM-N930T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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