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Motorola Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7) vs Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Power vs Motorola Moto G8 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 Play X Motorola Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7) 10Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1570

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Power X
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)

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 G7 Power (XT1955-7)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7) vs Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)155%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+720x1570 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+279 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+184 grams (6.44 ounces)5%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
(back) 12MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 8MP + 2MP90%
Higher resolution main camera

33 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
60Hz
16 million
6.2"
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
 
ModelMoto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Power NFC Dual-sim XT1955, Motorola OceanLenovo Moto G8 Play XT2015
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date2/7/201910/24/2019
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 159.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.28 in)75.4 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1570 pixels (19.5:9)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)279 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(triple camera)
13 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1.25µm117°
2MP depth f/2.21.75µm
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic black, Marine blue, Iced violet
• Max Vision display
• Turbo Power charging: 9h in 15min
• Colors: Black onyx, Magenta red
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G7 Power (XT1955-7)Moto G8 Play (XT2015-2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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