Motorola Moto G7 Play
#2944
Nokia C21 Plus
#3034Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G7 Play
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance
66.761.5
Camera
46.927.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.228.1
Build
86.491.5
Connectivity
50.442.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.044.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G7 Play features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels, while the Nokia C21 Plus has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G7 Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset, whereas the C21 Plus uses a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, which may result in slightly lower performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Moto G7 Play can record in 4K, while the C21 Plus is limited to 1080p.
- The Moto G7 Play has a 3000 mAh battery, compared to the C21 Plus’s larger 4000 mAh battery, which may offer better longevity.
- For software, the Moto G7 Play runs Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 10), while the C21 Plus operates on Android 11 (Go edition), indicating a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows that the Moto G7 Play has a Gorilla Glass front and a plastic back, while the C21 Plus features a glass front with an aluminum frame and plastic back, making the latter potentially more robust.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G7 Play
Nokia C21 Plus
General
Release Date
2019
2022, February 28
Announced
2019
2022, February 28
Description
For Europe, USA, other countries.
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (market dependent)
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 506
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000/5050 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
149 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity