Moto G7 Optimo Maxx VS Moto G7 Optimo
Introduction
Moto G7 Optimo Maxx vs Moto G7 Optimo is a topic which often comes up when people want to buy a Moto G7 Optimo phone. But which one is the better option, and what is the difference between the Moto G7 Optimo and the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx?
As a matter of fact, for the normal person, it would not change a thing to know which is better between the 2 phones. That notwithstanding, for a passionate person or a potential buyer the least of the details matter in making the right choice. Stick to the end of this article to get a full insight into this comparison.
Previously we covered the reasons why Moto G7 is even still worth it in 2020, so if you don’t know the Moto G7, you could read more here.
Comparison of Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo
A critical analysis of the 2 phones has been made and their technical differences have been given according to their respective specifications (physical appearance and attributes, Specific Absorption Rate, performance, camera, battery life and display) and prices. Given that the 2 phones are very similar, their differences will not be that many.
Moto G7 Optimo Maxx VS Moto G7 Optimo
Specifications of Moto G7 Optimo and Moto G7 Optimo Maxx
Under this subsection, we will be covering the overall capabilities/abilities of the Moto G7 Optimo and the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx.
Physical Attributes
The Moto G7 Optimo has a maximum width of 7.15 cm, a maximum height of 14.87 cm, a maximum depth of 0.80 cm and an overall dimension of 7.44 cm by 14.87 cm by 0.80 cm or 85.06 cm cube.
This 8.92 cm cube body, houses a 0.17 Kg weight, under 0.2 Kg which is very light and comfortable to carry around in a pocket or in a bag and it slightly beats the 0.19 Kg weight of the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx.
The Moto G7 Optimo Maxx has a maximum width of 7.60 cm, a maximum height of 16.08 cm, a maximum depth of 0.94 cm and an overall dimension of 7.60 cm by 16.08 cm by 0.94 cm or 114.88 cm cube.
This 11.50 cm cube body is slightly bigger than the overall dimensions of the Moto G7 Optimo, houses a 0.19 Kg weight, under 1 kg, slightly more than that of the Moto G7 Optimo, but still good enough as far as portability is concerned.
Specific Absorption Rate
The Moto G7 Optimo has a SAR (head) rating of 0.74 W/kg and a SAR (body) rating of 1.40 W/kg. In comparison, the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx has a SAR (head) rating of 0.42 W/kg and a SAR (body) rating of 1.44 W/kg.
Given that the SAR (head) and SAR (body) ratings are better for human health when they are lower it means that the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx highly beats the Moto G7 Optimo with a 0.42 W/Kg for the SAR (head) value (a difference of 0.32 W/Kg), but slightly loses to the Moto Optimo G7 with a 1.44 W/Kg for the SAR (body) value (a difference of 0.04 W/Kg).
The specific absorption rate is a complicated topic to understand, but a further explanation is given here which may further clarify confusions.
Software
The Moto G7 Optimo and the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx both have the same major software characteristics since they both use the same Android 9.0 [Pie] Operating System and have the same incorporated software (Face Recognition, Navigation software, Voice Command and Intelligent Personal Assistant).
CPU & GPU
In terms of CPU and GPU, both the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and the Moto G7 Optimo are identical, so there is not much to say.
These phones both have 1800 MHz processing frequency, which is delivered by a 14 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 octa-core 64-bit processor. They also both use 125 MB dedicated Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU.
RAM & Storage
Giving a closer look at the RAM, both the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and the Moto G7 Optimo have LPDDR3 SDRAM chips with frequencies of 933 MHz.
However, the difference between both phones resides in their RAM capacity, with the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx having 3 GB RAM while the Moto G7 Optimo has 2 GB RAM.
As for the storage capacity, both the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and the Moto G7 Optimo have 32 GB of storage.
From the above memory comparison, we can see that the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx clearly surpasses the Moto G7 Optimo with its higher RAM capacity.
Camera
The camera of the Moto G7 Optimo uses a CMOS camera image sensor, has an image sensor pixel size of 1.12 micrometre, produces an effective number of 13.0 MP and has a secondary built-in single LED flash.
The Moto G7 Optimo Maxx, has a BSI CMOS camera image sensor, a 1.25-micrometre image sensor pixel size, an effective 12.0 MP camera and no built-in secondary flash.
The Moto G7 Optimo Maxx beats the Moto G7 Optimo with its BSI CMOS and 1.25-micrometre image sensor pixel size but loses to the Moto G7 Optimo 13.0 MP camera and its secondary built-in single LED flash.
Navigation System
Both the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and the Moto G7 Optimo have sophisticated incorporated navigation systems, such as Simultaneous GPS, A-GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS and supported GLONASS protocols.
Battery Life
Moto G7 Optimo has a nominal battery capacity of 3000 mAh, with an estimated 40 Hours Battery life, while Moto G7 Optimo Maxx has a nominal battery capacity of 5000 mAh, with an estimated battery life of 60 Hours, squarely beating the Moto G7 Optimo’s battery capacity and battery life.
Display
Looking at the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx maximum resolution we have a 720 x 1570 resolution, with a diagonal display of 157.50 mm, a full bezel width of 10.35 mm and a pixel density of 279 PPI.
The full 10.35 mm bezel width has a high proportion of the front surface area, thereby giving a 76.9 per cent display area, while the Moto G7 Optimo maximum resolution is 720 x 1512, a display diagonal of 144 mm and a pixel density of 295 PPI.
The full 9.59 mm bezel width has a high proportion of the front surface area, thereby giving a 75.7 per cent display area.
The Moto G7 Optimo Maxx is bigger than the Moto G7 Optimo, consequently, it has a larger front surface area which gives it more space for a larger screen, which in turn will produce a higher resolution, higher pixel density and better image quality than the Moto G7 Optimo.
Sensors of Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo
In terms of sensors, both smartphones have sophisticated incorporated sensor systems, such as their in-built compasses, their in-built accelerometers and their in-built gyroscopes.
They also incorporate biometric sensors such as, fingerprint sensors, proximity sensors and light sensors.
Audio of Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo
Looking at the audio capacity of both smartphones, the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and the Moto G7 Optimo have the same input and output properties. They have stereo microphones, mono loudspeakers and 3.5 mm audio output.
Price of Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo
Coming to the price aspect, the Moto G7 Optimo is sold at $ 139.99, cheaper than the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx sold at $ 179.99, probably because it has more or larger components, judging from its larger size.
Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo Summary Table
The differences between the Moto G7 Optimo and the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx has been broadly brought out in this discussion, but for understanding, the comparison table below summarises all the comparison points of both phones and shows which one beats the other at each point.
| TOPIC | DOMAIN | MOTO G7 OPTIMO | MOTO G7 OPTIMO MAXX | BETTER VERSION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTABILITY | WIDTH | 7.44 cm | 7.60 cm | G7 Optimo |
| LENGHT | 14.87 cm | 16.08 cm | G7 Optimo | |
| DEPTH | 0.80 cm | 0.94 cm | G7 Optimo | |
| DIMENSIONS | 85.06 cm Cube | 114.88 cm Cube | G7 Optimo | |
| MASS | 168 g | 198 g | G7 Optimo | |
| SOFTWARE | ANDROID 9 OS | ✅ | ✅ | ————– |
| NAVIGATION | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| FACE RECOGNITION | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| VOICE COMMAND | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| PERSONAL ASSISTANT | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| PERFORMANCE | RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM 933 MHz | 3 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM 933 MHz | G7 Optimo Maxx |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 1800 MHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 1800 MHz | ————– | |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 GPU | ————– | |
| DEDICATED GPU | 125 MB | 125 MB | ————– | |
| STORAGE | 32 GB | 32 GB | ————– | |
| DISPLAY | RESOLUTION | 720×1512 | 720×1570 | G7 Optimo Maxx |
| DIAGONAL DISPLAY | 144 mm | 157.5 mm | G7 Optimo Maxx | |
| FULL HORIZONTAL BEZEL WIDTH | 9.59 mm | 10.35 mm | G7 Optimo Maxx | |
| DISPLAY AREA UTILISATION | 75.7% | 76.9% | G7 Optimo Maxx | |
| PIXEL DENSITY | 295 PPI | 279 PPI | G7 Optimo | |
| AUDIO | LOUDSPEAKER | Mono | Mono | ————– |
| MICROPHONE | Stereo | Stereo | ————– | |
| AUDIO OUTPUT | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | ————– | |
| SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE | SAR (HEAD) | 0.74 W/kg | 0.42 W/kg | G7 Optimo Maxx |
| SAR (BODY) | 1.40 W/kg | 1.44 W/kg | G7 Optimo | |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM | GPS | ✅ | ✅ | ————– |
| GLONASS | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| GALILEO SERVICE | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| CAMERA | CAMERA IMAGE SENSOR | CMOS | BSI CMO0.74 W/kg | G7 Optimo Maxx |
| IMAGE SENSOR | 1.12 micrometre | 1.25 micrometre | G7 Optimo Maxx | |
| NUMBER OF PIXELS | 13.0 MP camera | 12.0 MP camera | G7 Optimo | |
| SECONDARY FLASH | single LED | No | G7 Optimo | |
| BACK CAMERA QUALITY | 13.0 MP | 12.0 MP | ————– | |
| PIXEL SIZE | 1.12 micrometers | 1.25 micrometres | ————– | |
| VIDEO FPS | 30 FPS | 30 FPS | ————– | |
| APERTURE | f/2.00 | f/2.0 | ————– | |
| DIGITAL ZOOM | 8.0 x | 8.0 x | ————– | |
| VIDEO RESOLUTION | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | ————– | |
| FRONT CAMERA QUALITY | 8.0 MP | 8.0 MP | ————– | |
| SENSORS | FINGER PRINT | ✅ | ✅ | ————– |
| PROXIMITY | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| LIGHT | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| BUILT-IN ACCELEROMETER | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| BUILT-IN GYROSCOPE | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| BUILT-IN COMPASS | ✅ | ✅ | ————– | |
| BATTERY | BATTERY CAPACITY | 3000 mAh battery | 5000 mAh battery | G7 Optimo Maxx |
| CHARGE | 10 W rapid charging | No rapid charge | G7 Optimo | |
| PURCHASE | PRICE | $ 139.99 | $ 179.99 | G7 Optimo |
Extra Information on Moto G7 Optimo Maxx and Moto G7 Optimo
Release Date
- Moto G7 Optimo was announced on the 12th of June 2019 and released within June 2019.
- Moto G7 Optimo Maxx was announced on the 10th of June 2019 and was released within June 2019.
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Conclusion on Moto G7 Optimo VS Moto G7 Optimo Maxx
If you are looking for a performant version of a Moto G7, then the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx will be more suited, because it has a higher RAM, better display, better SAR rating, better camera and better battery life, than the Moto G7 Optimo.
But if you are are looking for a more portable, cheaper, economic, lighter version of the Moto G7, the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx will be better.
So, what do you think about these phones, have you had any experience with any of them? Feel free to tell us in the comment section below.
