Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2019 9:34 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 X Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

12
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)

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!

11 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2270 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.2"	vs	+6.3"2% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front/back

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
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Model	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G7 NFC Dual-sim XT1962, Motorola River	Xiaomi Note 7 M1901F7H, M1901F7I, Xiaomi Lavender
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	India
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	2/7/2019	3/13/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2270 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (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 Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	450/50 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	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	M1901F7H version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1901F7I version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 VoLTE M1901F7H version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) M1901F7I version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
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	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min	• Colors: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)	Redmi Note 7 (12MP 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.962W/kg (head), 0.838W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered