LG Nexus 5X
#3940
Motorola Moto G7
#3357Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5X
Motorola Moto G7
Performance
57.962.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.358.7
Summary
- The LG Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Motorola Moto G7 has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2270 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 5X is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with a hexa-core CPU, whereas the Moto G7 utilizes a Snapdragon 632 with an octa-core CPU, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The Nexus 5X has a 12.3 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, compared to the Moto G7's 12 MP rear and 8 MP front cameras, which may provide better selfies.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Moto G7 at 3000 mAh versus the Nexus 5X's 2700 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 15W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Nexus 5X initially launching on Android 6.0 and the Moto G7 on Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience on the latter.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front, but the Moto G7 has a glass back, making it slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Nexus 5X
Motorola Moto G7
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
For Europe, USA, other markets.
Display
Size
5.2"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
1080 x 2270 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
157 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
172 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon, Quartz, Ice
Ceramic Black, Clear White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (market dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes