The Battle for Best Upper Mid-Range Smartphone Intensifies as Moto Z2 Play Competes Directly Against Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro

The first half of 2016 was dominated by the OnePlus 3 in the upper mid-range segment, and it continued until the arrival of its successor, the OnePlus 3T in December 2016. The OnePlus 3T was the de-facto option for many customers who looked out for a smartphone in the sub-Rs. 30,000 price point. And rightly so, because it has high-end hardware and a standout design.

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Now that the OnePlus 3T has become slightly old and there’s a gap of a mere two weeks for the OnePlus 5 to arrive let’s take a look at the other upper mid-range options available right now in the market.

Samsung is one such brand which covers every price range in the country, and the South Korean smartphone giant has the Galaxy C7 Pro in the upper mid-range segment. The Lenovo-owned Motorola yesterday unveiled the second generation Moto Z Play in India. Both the phones are available at a similar price point of nearly Rs. 30,000. Which one is the best amongst the two? Let’s find out.

Design and Display

Design wise, both the smartphones look extremely premium. The Galaxy C7 Pro and Moto Z2 Play both has a unimetal body design, but the latter is thinner at 5.9mm than the former’s 7mm thickness. However, the C7 Pro looks gorgeous in the Navy Blue colour option, whereas the Z2 Play stands out in the Lunar Gray colour version.

Coming to the display, the C7 Pro features a 5.7-inch screen, while the Z2 Play has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch display. Both the panels are Super AMOLED and have a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The screens have 2.5D curved glass on top and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass technology.