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Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-4) vs Motorola Moto G5 (XT1671)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 vs Motorola Moto G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G5 X Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-4) 17Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto G5 (XT1671) Compare Motorola Moto G7 X
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-4)

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 (XT1962-4)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-4) vs Moto G5 (XT1671)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1671)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2270 pixels18%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.2"24%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(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
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 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
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 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
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
174 grams (6.09 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)20%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic endsAdvantage
More resistant material
405 PPIvs+441 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
ModelMoto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Dual-sim XT1962, Motorola RiverLenovo Moto G5 Dual-Sim (32GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date2/7/20193/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)
Weight174 grams (6.09 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2270 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.1 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
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 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered
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

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White
โ€ข 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
โ€ข Dolby audio
โ€ข Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min
โ€ข Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G7 (XT1962-4)Moto G5 (XT1671)
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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