Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/19/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 5/31/2025 10:34 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	vs	1 Advantage Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core129% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)39% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+386 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3600 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)20% Lighter

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos	Moto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine	China
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	1/13/2017	2/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3600 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min	• Colors: Black • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)	feature not registered