Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB) vs Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Motorola Moto G7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2019 11:18 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:56 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G7 X Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5) Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+3500 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)3% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1080x2270 pixels130% Higher resolution screen
274 PPI	vs	+405 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.2"3% Larger screen
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+15W94% 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)

4GB LPDDR3

64GB (51GB available)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Other model names	Galaxy J8 J810G/Dual-SIM (4GB RAM), SM-J810GZKG	Lenovo Moto G7 NFC Dual-sim XT1962, Motorola River
Country or region available	India	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018	2/7/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2270 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
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, Lavender, Purple	• Colors: Ceramic Black, Clear White • 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision) • Dolby audio • Turbo Power charging: 8h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810G/DS 64GB)	Moto G7 (XT1962-5)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)	feature not registered