Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 186 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G5 Plus is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830 MP3 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, auto-HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W TurboPower (Fast charging) | Fast charging (18W) |
Body
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) | 156.8 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 186 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Water-repellent nano-coating | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | 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, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, February | January 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus 3,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — 4 GB for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — 155 g for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — Mar 2017 for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017).
Is the Motorola Moto G5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G5 Plus 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) 7/10.
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