Motorola Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) vs Sonim XP8
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1512
13
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4900
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Sonim XP8
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9 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| TFT IPS LCD |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Model | Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G7 Play Single-sim XT1952-4, Motorola Channel | Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon |
| Country or region available |  USA |   (Global, International), Canada, USA |
| Brand | Motorola | Sonim |
| Release date | 2/7/2019 | 5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8.09 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 18 millimeters (0.71 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.5 x 148.71 millimeters (2.81 x 5.85 in) | 79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in) |
| Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 335 grams (11.73 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.7" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~57% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1512 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 441 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) |
| 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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (21GB available) | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| 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, LTE-A | 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| 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 | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| 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 (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound with dual speakers |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 30 hours (1.3 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| 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 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G7 Play (XT1952-3) | Sonim XP8 | |
| 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 |