Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2) vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Motorola Moto G4 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2019 9:10 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1512

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1641) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)

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!

14 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)23% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
720x1512 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels90% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
10W	vs	+15W50% 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	+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

27 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 Play Dual-sim XT1952, Motorola Channel	Motorola Moto G4 XT1641 32GB, Moto G Plus 4th generation
Country or region available	Brazil	Canada, Mexico
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	2/7/2019	5/17/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 147.3 millimeters (2.81 x 5.8 in)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1512 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)	• Colors: Black, White • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 Play (XT1952-2)	Moto G4 Plus (XT1641)
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