Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) vs Motorola Moto G8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.3"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
48
MP
MP
25mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2)
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4 Advantages 
18 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Model | Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) |
| Other model names | Galaxy J7 (AT&T) SM-J737AZKAATT | Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket |
| Country or region available |  USA |   (Latin America), Brazil |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018 | 10/24/2019 |
| Depth | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in) | 75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in) |
| Weight | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 600/100 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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14) | LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE |
| 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+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, 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 | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
| Standby | 768 hours (32 days) | 328 hours (13.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Blue, Gold | • Colors: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737A) | Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-2) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |