Motorola Moto G7
#2324
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
#2261Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G7
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Performance
71.374.4
Camera
63.966.9
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.226.3
Build
87.894.3
Connectivity
63.359.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.050.4
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G7 features a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, giving it a slightly more premium feel.
- Both devices have similar display sizes and resolutions, but the Mi 8 Lite has a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 8 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 660, which offers better CPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 632 in the Moto G7.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering 12 MP rear cameras, but the Mi 8 Lite has a higher resolution 24 MP selfie camera.
- The Moto G7 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Mi 8 Lite offers a slightly larger 3350 mAh battery, with both supporting fast charging.
- Software-wise, both phones can be upgraded to Android 10, but the Mi 8 Lite runs MIUI 11, which offers a different user experience compared to the stock Android on the Moto G7.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G7
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
For Europe, USA, other markets.
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth (Mi 8X)
Display
Size
6.2"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2270 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
Auto HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3350 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3350 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.18 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
156.4 x 75.8 x 7.5 mm (6.16 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight
172 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Ceramic Black, Clear White
Midnight Black, Aurora Blue, Twilight Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.13 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.58 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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
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 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (market dependent)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass