Motorola Moto G7 Play
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Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
#2434Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G7 Play
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
Performance
66.769.9
Camera
46.965.2
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
86.494.1
Connectivity
50.458.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.049.0
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G7 Play features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 has a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G7 Play is powered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, whereas the Mi A2 utilizes the more capable Snapdragon 660, offering better processing power.
- The camera setup on the Mi A2 includes a dual rear camera system with a 12 MP and a 20 MP sensor, compared to the Moto G7 Play's single 13 MP rear camera, providing superior photography capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3000 mAh battery, but the Mi A2 supports faster charging at 18W compared to the G7 Play's 10W.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Moto G7 Play having a glass front and plastic back, while the Mi A2 features a more premium aluminum back and frame.
- Finally, the Moto G7 Play runs Android 9.0 (Pie) and is part of a more traditional Android experience, while the Mi A2 is part of the Android One program, ensuring a clean software experience with timely updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G7 Play
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018, July 24
Description
For Europe, USA, other countries.
Versions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.99"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (market dependent)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 512
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3 (Global)18W wired, QC4 (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
149 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass