Motorola Moto G7 Plus
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Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
#1757Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G7 Plus
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
Performance
71.476.0
Camera
94.081.3
Display
58.976.7
Battery
24.226.6
Build
76.474.1
Connectivity
66.669.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
58.955.3
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G7 Plus features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the Nokia 8.1 has a similar glass design but uses a plastic frame.
- Both have IPS LCD displays, with the Moto G7 Plus measuring 6.2 inches and the Nokia 8.1 at 6.18 inches; however, the Nokia supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- Performance-wise, the Moto G7 Plus is powered by the Snapdragon 636, while the Nokia 8.1 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 710, providing better efficiency and graphics.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Moto G7 Plus has a dual rear setup with a 16 MP main sensor, while the Nokia 8.1 features a 12 MP main and a 13 MP depth sensor, with the Nokia offering a higher resolution 20 MP selfie camera compared to the Moto's 12 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Nokia 8.1 at 3500 mAh versus 3000 mAh in the Moto G7 Plus, although the latter supports faster charging at 27W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the Nokia 8.1 is part of the Android One program, ensuring a more streamlined software experience with timely updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G7 Plus
Nokia 8.1 (Nokia X7)
General
Release Date
2019
2018, December 05
Announced
2019
2018, October 16
Description
N/A
Versions: Nokia 8.1 (Global); Nokia X7 (China)
Display
Size
6.2"
6.18"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2270 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
NEG
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, QC4
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 75.3 x 8.3 mm (6.18 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
176 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Deep Indigo, Viva Red
Blue, Silver, Steel, Copper, Iron, Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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) Cat12 600/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass