Motorola Moto G7 Play vs Motorola Moto G7 Power
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G7 Play and the Motorola Moto G7 Power, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Price | $40 | $60 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 193 g |
| Released | Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G7 Play is ahead on storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Motorola Moto G7 Power is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G7 Power is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G7 Play is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.7 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~77.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.2 inches, 94.8 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~279 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (market dependent) |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) | Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB (21GB user available) | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.0, 1.25µm, PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash | Screen flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired (Motorola TurboPower support) | 15W or 18W TurboPower fast charging |
Body
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.3 x 71.5 x 7.99 mm (5.80 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 160.8 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.33 x 2.99 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 149 g (5.26 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot (some variants 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G7 Play | Motorola Moto G7 Power |
|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | 2019, February 07 |
| Released | March 2019 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2019, February 15 (Global); March 22, 2019 (US) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G7 Play or Motorola Moto G7 Power?
Motorola Moto G7 Power — 3,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G7 Play versus 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G7 Power.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G7 Play or Motorola Moto G7 Power?
Motorola Moto G7 Play — 149 g for the Motorola Moto G7 Play versus 193 g for the Motorola Moto G7 Power.
Is the Motorola Moto G7 Play or the Motorola Moto G7 Power rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G7 Play 6/10 and the Motorola Moto G7 Power 8/10.
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