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| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Samsung |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-09-01 | 2016-03-11 |
| 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 inches | 5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 inches |
| 4.80 ounces | 5.54 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Black pearl, Coral blue, Gold, Pink gold, Silver and White |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 284.00 | $ 336.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.4 inches (1/2.5") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 3600mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.56 | 5.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is just a bit better than Moto Z, having a general score of 78.1 against 74.5. Both of these phones use the same Android 8.0 Oreo OS (Operating System), so you shouldn't notice any difference regarding OS features. Even being the best we compare here, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge's construction is much thicker and heavier than the Moto Z.
Galaxy S7 edge features a screen that's just as good as the display in Motorola Moto Z, they have an equal resolution of 1440 x 2560, a screen of the same size and a greater pixels quantity per inch of display. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge's processor is very similar to the Motorola Moto Z one, both have 4 GB of RAM and 4 cpu cores.
Moto Z has a lot bigger memory capacity to store more games and applications than Galaxy S7 edge, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory capacity, the Moto Z also has an external SD slot that allows up to 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S7 edge captures clearer pictures and videos than Motorola Moto Z, because although it has a lower video resolution and a worse 12 megapixels resolution back-facing camera, it also counts with a larger aperture for better low light captures.
Galaxy S7 edge features a really longer battery life than Moto Z, because it has a 38 percent bigger battery size.
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is more expensive than the Moto Z, but you can get a better phone for that few more dollars.
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