Motorola Moto Z vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Display
Size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
18.5:9
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
71.77 %
74.55 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
Touchscreen
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885
Processor
GPU
Adreno 530
Mali-G71 MP2
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type
Smart phone
Smart phone
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3300 mAh
Type
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging
Motorola TurboPower
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1399 min)
Internet use
3G: 12 hours; LTE: 14 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
74.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Features
Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus
Phase-detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 0.9 μm
Second camera
8 megapixels
Features
Ultra-wide, Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 18 mm; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
5 megapixels
Features
Depth information
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
Dual LED
LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Night mode, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Scenes, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
24 megapixels
Features
Wide Angle, Flash
Flash
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3); Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Splash
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Black, Gold, Gray
Black, Gold, Pink, Blue
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 28(700 APT)
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE, GPRS
EDGE, GPRS
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
VoLTE
Yes
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Music player
Filter by
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
Supported formats
MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI
MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI
Video playback
Supported formats
MPEG4, H.263, H.264
MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
4.1
5.0
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP)
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
USB
Type-C (reversible)
microUSB, USB 2.0
Features
Mass storage device, Charging, Headphones port
Mass storage device, Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Phonebook
Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
Organizer
Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer
Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, World clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Countdown timer
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant Messaging
Hangouts / Google Talk
Hangouts / Google Talk
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.50 W/kg
Body
0.39 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.05 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Charger, microUSB cable, Headphones, SIM Removal Tool, Documentation
Availability
Officially announced
Jun 09, 2016
Sep 20, 2018
