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Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Play vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) X Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) 10Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X
6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)

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Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) vs Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)7%
Thinner
vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+3510 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2220 pixels16%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+411 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 5MP132%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 24MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
ModelMoto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola VectorGalaxy A7 SM-A750G/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date9/1/201610/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 123883 (v7)
Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(triple camera)
24 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.3µm pixel0.9µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps slow motion
720p@960fps slow motion

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels5656x4242 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3510 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)19 hours
Standby499 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
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: Black/silver, White/Gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min
• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750G/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)0.62W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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