Moto G7, G7 Plus, and G7 Play: Everything you need to know!

Moto G7
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Ever since the first Moto G was released back in 2013, Motorola's G series of smartphones has been one of the go-to options for people that want a good-looking and performing handset without spending a ton of cash.

For 2019, Motorola has returned with the Moto G7 lineup and launching more G phones at once than ever before.

Whether you're looking for official specs, accessories that work with the phones, or anything else, here's everything you need to know!

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Moto G7

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Motorola's Moto G phones are consistently some of the best in the budget smartphone space each year, and with the G7, things aren't any different. In fact, they may be better than ever.

The Moto G7 brings a lot to the table for its modest $300 retail price tag. The build quality is fantastic, its large display with minimal bezels is a treat to use, and it works on every carrier in the U.S.

You can check out our full review of the regular G7 below, in addition to some initial hands-on impressions of the G7 Power and G7 Play.

There are four different models to choose from

Moto G7 family

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The Moto G7 series consists of four different phones. In order of least to most expensive/powerful, they include:

  • Moto G7 Play
  • Moto G7 Power
  • Moto G7
  • Moto G7 Plus

The G7 Play is clearly at the bottom of the barrel and delivers pretty basic specifications and features for less than $200. As the name suggests for the G7 Power, this is a phone designed around offering unrivaled battery life.

Motorola's base G7 falls in the middle of everything else with a nicer design, a smaller notch, and improved performance.

Lastly, the G7 Plus aims to deliver much-improved cameras, stereo speakers, and incredibly fast 27W charging.

Should you upgrade from an older Moto G phone?

Moto G7 and Moto G6

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Motorola's G series has been home to some of the best budget phones over the last few years. As such, owners of older G devices might be looking over at the new G7 series with envy.

If you have a Moto G6 or G5, is it worth your time and money to upgrade to one of this year's new phones?

Check out some of our comparisons below to see what the best move for you is.

Comparing the G7 series to other phones

Nokia 7.1

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Alternatively, if your current phone is on its last breath and you know you need to get something to replace it, you might be aware that there is a lot of competition in the budget smartphone space right now.

The Moto G7 series is great, but it's far from existing in a bubble. Do just a little bit of research, and you'll find tons of other quality handsets that are also worth a look.

To help make your buying decision as stress-free as possible, we've pitted the Moto G7 against some of its closest competition so you can see exactly how it stacks up.

Here are the specs

Moto G7 family

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Moto G phones never have the most impressive specifications, but they're good enough to deliver an experience that's still enjoyable for the end user.

Here's a quick snapshot of what we have to look forward to with the Moto G7 lineup.

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CategoryMoto G7 PlayMoto G7 PowerMoto G7Moto G7 Plus
Operating SystemAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 PieAndroid 9 Pie
Display5.7-inch IPS LCD
1512x720
19:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch IPS LCD
1520x720
19:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch IPS LCD
2270x1080
19:9 aspect ratio
6.2-inch IPS LCD
2270x1080
19:9 aspect ratio
ProcessorSnapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-core
Adreno 506 GPU
Snapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-core
Adreno 506 GPU
Snapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-core
Adreno 506 GPU
Snapdragon 636 1.8GHz octa-core
Adreno 509 GPU
Storage32GB32GB64GB64/128GB
ExpandableYesYesYesYes
RAM2GB3GB4GB4GB / 6GB
Rear Camera - Main13MP, ƒ/2.012MP, ƒ/2.012MP, ƒ/1.8 Dual Autofocus Pixel16MP ƒ/1.7, OIS
Rear Camera - SecondaryN/AN/A5MP (for depth)5MP (for depth)
Video1080p @ 30 fps1080p @ 30fps4K @ 30 fps4K @ 30 fps
Front Camera8MP
selfie light
8MP8MP12MP
Battery3000mAh5000mAh3200mAh3200mAh
SecurityFingerprint sensor (rear)Fingerprint sensor (rear)Fingerprint sensor (rear)
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear)
Face unlock

For the entire spec list, check out the link below. 👇

Moto G7 specifications: 2019 is a good year for budget phones

When and where can you buy the phones?

Moto G7

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If you're interested in picking up a Moto G7 for yourself, you can buy the phones right now. The G7, G7 Power, and G7 Play are all available for immediate purchase in the U.S. and cost the following at their retail prices:

Unfortunately, the Moto G7 Plus is not being sold in the country. While you can still technically get your hands on it by importing an international model, you'll pay a premium and have to deal with a missing manufacturer warranty and limited LTE band support.

Also, now that the Moto G7 phones have been available for a while, it's pretty easy to find steep discounts on all of them.

Where to Buy the Moto G7

You'll want to pick up some accessories

SanDisk microSD card

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Any of the Moto G7 phones are great on their own, but if you want to take things to the next level, we recommend buying a few accessories.

A case is a must, especially considering the glass back on the G7. Screen protectors are great, too, as are microSD cards for expanding your internal storage.

Need help sifting through everything that's available? Here are our top picks.

Moto G7

Moto G7 Power

Moto G7 Play

Moto G7 Plus

Joe Maring

Joe Maring was a Senior Editor for Android Central between 2017 and 2021. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoeMaring1.