T-Mobile Revvlry+ vs. Motorola Moto G7 Play: A Budget Showdown

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, offering incredible value for your money. Today, we're pitting two contenders against each other: the T-Mobile Revvlry+ and the Motorola Moto G7 Play. Both promise affordability, but which one delivers the best overall experience?

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Revvlry+ edges out the Moto G7 Play thanks to its faster Snapdragon 636 chipset and significantly quicker 27W charging. While the Moto G7 Play boasts exceptional battery life, the Revvlry+'s performance and charging speed make it the slightly better choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	T-Mobile Revvlry+	Motorola Moto G7 Play

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 66, 71	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - Europe
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
	-	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 66, 71 - USA

Launch
Announced	2019, July. Released 2019, July	2019, February. Released 2019, March
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	158.5 x 75.2 x 8.6 mm (6.24 x 2.96 x 0.34 in)	147.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	-	149 g (5.26 oz)
	IP54, dust and water resistant	Splash resistant (market dependent)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (market dependent)
Resolution	1080 x 2270 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)	720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
Size	6.24 inches, 97.5 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)	5.7 inches, 81.4 cm2 (~77.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)	Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)	Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
GPU	Adreno 509	Adreno 506
OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM	32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1

Main Camera
Dual	16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS Auxiliary lens	-
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single	-	13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	LED flash
Single	12 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm	8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	No
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO	GPS, GLONASS
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	27W wired	10W wired
Type	Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable	Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Misc
Colors	Black	Deep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Models	-	XT1952-4, XT1952-5
Price	About 310 EUR	About 160 EUR
SAR	-	0.74 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	-	0.84 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)

Tests
Audio quality	-	Noise -90.0dB / Crosstalk -92.9dB
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 103h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: 1468:1 (nominal), 3.180 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker	-	Voice 66dB / Noise 74dB / Ring 81dB
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 97230 (v7) GeekBench: 4154 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

T-Mobile Revvlry+

Faster Processor (Snapdragon 636)
27W Fast Charging
Slightly more modern design
Generally better performance

Battery life not as impressive as Moto G7 Play
Camera performance may be slightly behind

Motorola Moto G7 Play

Exceptional Battery Life (103h endurance)
Excellent Sunlight Display Contrast
Clean Android Experience
Affordable Price

Slower Processor (Snapdragon 632)
Slow 10W Charging
Older Design

Display Comparison

Both phones feature a 6.2-inch HD+ display, offering decent visuals for everyday use. The Moto G7 Play's contrast ratio of 1468:1 (nominal) and 3.180 (sunlight) is impressive, providing good visibility even in bright conditions. The Revvlry+ likely has similar performance, though specific contrast ratio data is unavailable. Overall, display quality is comparable.

Camera Comparison

Camera performance is a mixed bag. Both phones feature a single rear camera, but the Moto G7 Play's camera is generally considered to produce slightly better images in well-lit conditions. The Revvlry+'s camera likely benefits from software optimizations, but detailed comparisons are difficult without extensive testing. Video recording capabilities are likely similar on both devices.

Performance

Here's where the Revvlry+ takes a clear lead. Its Snapdragon 636 chipset is noticeably faster than the Moto G7 Play's Snapdragon 632. This translates to smoother multitasking, quicker app loading times, and a more responsive user experience. The Revvlry+'s CPU configuration (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) offers a performance boost over the G7 Play's (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver).

Battery Life

The Motorola Moto G7 Play shines in this category. Its endurance rating of 103 hours is exceptional, offering multiple days of use on a single charge. The Revvlry+ has a decent battery, but it doesn't match the G7 Play's longevity. However, the Revvlry+'s 27W fast charging significantly mitigates this disadvantage, allowing for quick top-ups.

Buying Guide

The T-Mobile Revvlry+ is ideal for users who prioritize performance and fast charging, even on a budget. The Motorola Moto G7 Play is a great pick for those who value long battery life above all else and are less concerned with raw processing power.