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Moto G Max vs POCO M7 Plus

₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

Motorola Moto G Max From ₹19,499
POCO M7 Plus From ₹19,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The Moto G Max starts ₹500 lower: ₹19,499 against ₹19,999 for the M7 Plus.

  • The Moto G Max has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
  • The M7 Plus has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
  • Only the Moto G Max has an ultrawide camera.
Which to buy

Get the Moto G Max for the faster chip and the ultrawide camera. Get the M7 Plus for the smoother screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Overall 6.7 out of 10 Good (better) 6.3 out of 10 Good
Performance 6.8 out of 10 (better) 6 out of 10
Display 7.2 out of 10 (better) 7.1 out of 10
Rear camera 5.5 out of 10 (better) 5 out of 10
Front camera 6.2 out of 10 (better) 4.4 out of 10
Battery 7.8 out of 10 8 out of 10 (better)
Build 8 out of 10 (better) 6.4 out of 10
Software 5.5 out of 10 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Size 6.72 inches 6.9 inches
Panel LCD LCD
Resolution 2400 x 1080 (Full HD+) (better) 2340 x 1080 (FHD+)
Refresh rate 120Hz 144Hz (better)
Peak brightness 1,050 nits (better) 850 nits
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Not listed

Performance

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Chipset Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz Octa-core, up to 2.3GHz
GPU Not listed Adreno 619
RAM 4GB, 6GB 4GB, 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
Software Hello UI, Android 16 · 2 OS updates HyperOS 2, Android 15 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Rear cameras 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide 50MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera 32MP 8MP
Video 2K at 30fps (rear), 2K at 30fps (front) 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Battery 7,000 mAh 7,000 mAh
Wired charging 30W 33W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Network 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE 5G, 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
NFC No No
Dust and water IP64 IP64
Weight 213 g (better) 217 g
Thickness 8.6 mm 8.4 mm (better)
Colours Pantone Stargazer, Pantone Alaskan Blue, Pantone Malaga Chrome Silver, Carbon Black, Aqua Blue

Availability

SpecMoto G MaxM7 Plus
Launch in India 4 Aug 2026 19 Aug 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Moto G Max
  • 4GB + 128GB₹19,499
  • 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
M7 Plus
  • 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
  • 6GB + 128GB₹21,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Moto G Max vs M7 Plus, answered

In India, the Moto G Max starts at ₹19,499 and the POCO M7 Plus starts at ₹19,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Moto G Max or the M7 Plus?

The Moto G Max, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹19,499 for the Moto G Max, ₹19,999 for the M7 Plus. The Moto G Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹21,499. The M7 Plus comes in 2 versions, up to ₹21,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Moto G Max or the M7 Plus?

Neither: both have 7,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 30W and 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper, the M7 Plus's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Moto G Max has a 6.72-inch LCD at 120Hz, the M7 Plus a 6.9-inch LCD at 144Hz.

Which has the better camera?

On features, only the Moto G Max has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main on the Moto G Max and 50MP main on the M7 Plus. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Moto G Max runs the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, the M7 Plus the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is the faster of the two.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 2 OS updates.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 213 g and 217 g.