The Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is surely one of the tough contenders against the other phones in the mid-range category. But at the same time, the Moto X Play from Motorola has been here in the market for quite some time. The Moto X Play is a very good phone for the price but is priced quite higher than the Galaxy J7 2016.
Still, for someone who is okay paying a little higher if the overall experience changes, this comparison will clear all the doubts for you. It is the comparison between the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 and the Motorola Moto X Play, where we talk about the similarities, differences, and the important points to consider while comparing the devices.
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Similarities between Galaxy J7 2016 and Moto X Play
- Both the devices have 4G network connectivity
- The screen size in both the phone is 5.5 inch
- Both the phone runs Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- MicroSD card support up to 256GB is available on both the devices
- 16 GB internal storage is available in both the devices
- Both the phone have 2 GB RAM
- Both the devices have 1080p video recording support using the rear camera
- A 5-megapixel front-facing camera is available in both the devices
Differences between Galaxy J7 2016 and Moto X Play
- The dimensions of Samsung Galaxy J7 are 151.7 x 76 x 7.8 mm, while the Motorola Moto X Play has 148 x 75 x 10.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy J7 weighs 170 grams and the Motorola Moto X Play weighs 169 grams
- Samsung Galaxy J7 has single SIM, whereas Motorola Moto X Play has a Dual Nano-SIM
- Screen resolution varies in both the devices. Samsung Galaxy J7 has 720 x 1280 pixels and the Motorola Moto X Play has 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Samsung Galaxy J7 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 or Exynos 7870 Octa based on the market, whereas Motorola Moto X Play is powered by Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 processor
- Samsung Galaxy J7 has a 13-megapixelrear camera and the Motorola Moto X Play has 21-megapixel camera on the back
- The battery is removable in Samsung Galaxy J7, whereas Motorola Moto X Play has a Non-removable battery
- While the Samsung Galaxy J7 has 3300 mAh battery, the Motorola Moto X Play has 3630 mAh battery
- Motorola Moto X Play is said to have fast charging feature, while there is no fast charging available on Samsung Galaxy J7
Points to consider
Even though the phone is all good, the Moto X Play still is powered by a chipset that was known to heat up quite quickly – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, when compared to the Snapdragon 617 on the Galaxy S7 2016.
While the Moto X Play has a better battery capacity, it is also added up by the fast charging capability. This, for sure, is a feature where the Galaxy J7 2016 lags behind.
The rear camera is a subjective feature to compare here, because although there is a good 21-megapixel camera available on the back of Moto X Play, the Galaxy J7 2016’s 13-megapixel camera does a decent job with the color reproduction in most of the conditions.
Which is overall a better phone?
Again, just like how it is with any other devices, there is no perfect winner because a winner for you is the one that fits your requirements. You might have to choose the Moto X Play if a standard UI and a great battery is the priority, but go otherwise if a removable battery and a front-facing flash for selfies.
Another good Motorola phone against the Galaxy J7 2016 is the Moto G4 Plus, and you can check their comparison – Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 vs. Moto G4 Plus.
