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Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) 04Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
14Points Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) Compare Motorola Moto G7 X
6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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Moto G7 (XT1962-1)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-1) vs Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
vs9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+405 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1080x2270 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
6.2"vs+6.3"2%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 25MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

30 Common items in both devices
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (49GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
ModelMoto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Single-sim XT1962, Motorola RiverLenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Europe)(Global, International)India
(Europe), (Global, International), India
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date2/7/201910/24/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2270 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
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 Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)64GB (49GB 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 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/100 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117°
5MP depth f/2.21.12um
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered34 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered328 hours (13.7 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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, Clear White
• 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
• Dolby audio
• Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink
• Silicone case included
• Dolby sound
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G7 (XT1962-1)Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)
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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