Compare: Motorola Moto G7 vs Motorola One Action

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The Motorola One Action is a significantly better phone than the Motorola Moto G7, and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Motorola One Action!

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	Motorola Moto G7	Motorola One Action

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	26.1	33.5
Value for Money Score	73.0	85.2
Price	₹ 8,961 onwards	₹ 9,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Mar, 2019	Aug, 2019
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version	Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android versionAndroid One series
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.2 inches	6.3 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2270 pixels (~ 405 pixels per inch)	1080x2520 pixels (~ 435 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Display Features	IPS LCD	Punch Hole Camera
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 632Ranked #55 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Samsung Exynos 9609Ranked #32 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 506	Mali-G72 MP3
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	12MP + 5MP	16MP + 12MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 1.25um Pixel Size; PDAF, 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture; Depth sensor, Panorama, Gyro-EIS, Auto HDR, Face beauty, Auto smile capture, Cinemagraph, Portrait mode, Group selfie, Spot color	12MP: F/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length (Wide); 1.25um Pixel Size; PDAF, 16MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 14mm Focal Length (Ultrawide); Dedicated video camera, 5MP: Depth Sensor, HDR, Panorama, EIS, Portrait lighting, Shot Optimization, Auto smile capture, High-res zoom, Portrait mode, Cinemagraph, Cutout, Spot color, Active photos, Live filter, Slow-motion video, Google Lens integration, Landscape view recording, Slow-motion video (120fps), Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video
Secondary Camera	8MP	12MP
Secondary Camera Features	HDR	F/2.0 Aperture, 1.25µm Pixel Size, HDR, Portrait lighting, Shot Optimization, Auto smile capture, Group selfie, Portrait mode, Cinemagraph, Live filter, Slow-motion video, Timelapse
Internal Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
Thickness	8 mmMedium	9.2 mmThick
Weight	172 gmMedium	176 gmMedium
Width	75.3 mmOk for one-handed use	71.2 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant	Yes, Splash Resistant (P2i water-repellent nano coating)	Yes, Splash Resistant (IPX2 Rated)
Battery Capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W TurboPower	Yes, 10W Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15W TurboPower Charger	Yes, 10W Rapid Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio	NFC; Noise Filtration; Dolby Audio
2-minute Review [Positives]	Slick, contemporary, easy-on-the-eyes glass design Great build quality The curved back is less rounded than the G6, which makes it easier to grip The G7's fingerprint sensor has migrated to the back of the phone, nestled in the "Batwing" Motorola dimple - it's pretty well placed There's also fairly fast face unlock Splash resistant body Large, beautiful, 6.2-inch, teardrop notch display - it has nice, vibrant colors and good viewing angles Moto Display (always-on display) is still there, and continues to be one of the defining features of the Moto G series Simple, uncluttered stock Android UI, with some very useful Moto customizations - Moto phones continue to offer one of the best software experiences on Android Decent camera quality for the price bracket The dual rear camera setup does reliably well with outdoor and moderately-lit indoor shots - delivering sharp and detailed photos (although dynamic range is not the best) Decent portrait mode too Decent selfie camera too - you can get some respectable shots especially in well lit scenes Selfie portraits too have good subject separation and convincing out-of-focus area rendition Decent video recording performance too - with support for 4k video recording as well (though it's not the best in terms of quality) You can still do the effortless double-twist-to-open-camera gesture from any app Overall, the cameras are marginally superior to last year's Moto G6 - and in line with other decent camera phones in this price bracket Decently-loud bottom firing speaker Supports fast charging via the USB-C port	Well put-together, handsome and premium looking (plastic) design The narrow ergonomic profile helps as it fits snugly in the palm of one's hands - quite comfortable to use, even single-handed Fingerprint sensor at the back works quickly and reliably Responsive face unlock Good overall display quality with good contrast, and outdoor visibility The 6.3-inch, 21:9 IPS cinematic screen is also pretty good for enjoying 21:9 movie content available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Being part of the Android One series you get clean, simple stock Android + platform updates for 2 years Of course there are a few useful Moto customizations like a gesture navigation system, Moto Actions (a karate chop action turns on and off the flashlight while the twist motion launches the camera app and both work even when the screen is off), Peek Display (It'll display notifications and let you interact with them right there on the lockscreen plus it'll wake up when you pick up your phone), and Attentive Display (will keep the screen on as long as you are looking at it) The Exynos 9609 inside (similar to Snapdragon 710) delivers dependable performance across the board (day-to-day apps and games), on par with key rivals Good triple camera setup at the rear - 12MP primary + 5MP depth sensor + 16MP ultra-wide, that's rotated 90 degrees, and can be used to capture ultra-wide landscape videos Daylight photos come out pretty good - detail is good and noise is well controlled - dynamic range is good too Portrait shots come out nice too The front camera takes nice selfies with good detail and spot on skin tones - it features a decent, software based portrait mode too Video recording is of course where the One Action gets its name - it's meant to replace your action cam - the phone's ultra wide angle shooter is mounted at a 90-degree angle so that it captures videos in landscape orientation (which is how video is meant to be recorded) when you're holding the phone in portrait (which is how phones are meant to be held) EIS is available on both cams in 1080p resolution at both 30fps and 60fps (though the 4K footage of the main cam can't be stabilized) - and it works well Overall video quality is good (though not exceptional) from both the main and the ultra-wide camera The front camera does 4K video too, which is pretty neat to find on a phone in the One Action's market segment Overall camera performance is good for the price bracket Decent battery life with a 3500mAh battery - you will get the full day with moderate use - there are competitors who are ahead in this area though The One Action is a pretty well priced phone from the Motorola camp, and will get you some good value for money - it's a reasonable alternative to the likes of the Redmi Note 7 Pro (better performance, better camera, better battery, but no Android One advantage), Realme 3 Pro (again, better camera and battery, but no Android One advantage) - it's also especially worth considering, if you’re into producing video content or shooting a lot of action shots
2-minute Review [Negatives]	Software updates from Motorola in recent times have been far less frequent compared to before, so if you are look for both a stock Android phone + more updates in the future, 'Android One' devices would be better options While the Snapdragon 632 will give you perfectly decent day-to-day performance, it is still quite underpowered compared to most of the competition - the GPU especially is relatively weak, so this is not a great phone for games (especially heavy duty ones like PUBG) Low light performance could have been better though Battery life though is pretty average, and there are many better competitors around in this area - with slightly heavier use, you will find the need to charge it by the evening While the Moto G7 is another good "user-experience" phone from Motorola's ranks - thanks to the thoughtful design and software - it will find it tough to compete in the heated mid-range space in India, primarily account of it's relatively weak processor and average battery life - if however, you are a more basic phone user (light phone use, no games), it's a decent option	The front has a pretty big punch-hole camera - it's hard to miss, and it's also not easy to ignore even after spending some time with the One Action - it's big and it's well inside the display which also forced the software engineers to stretch down the status bar to completely envelop the cutout, actually making it even more visible in a way - it also interferes with content in some apps With the tall dimensions, pocket-ability is not that great, so the phone will tend to protrude out of shallow pockets On the other hand, for videos shot in any other aspect ratio, you'll have to tolerate a huge black bar The ultra-wide camera can unfortunately only be used for video recording, not for clicking pictures Night photography is only ok, and there's no dedicated night mode The included 10W 'fast' charger isn't the fastest - you will get about 30% charge in 30 min, and a full charge in 2 hours 30 minutes
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