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

Moto G7 family
Moto G7 family (Image credit: Android Central)

There's something to be said for consistency, and Motorola is extremely that. The Moto G7 lineup includes four phones (though only three are coming to the U.S.), and they are minor but significant updates over their respective predecessors.

At the top of the heap is the Moto G7 Plus, which acts as the company's "budget flagship" for countries like Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and parts of Europe. It bumps the SoC from a Snapdragon 630 to a more powerful Snapdragon 636, and the rear camera to a 16MP shooter with OIS (plus a second sensor for depth), plus stereo speakers and a host of other niceties.

The mainline G7 is also improved over last year, with a Snapdragon 632 the standout upgrade — the G6 had a Snapdragon 450 — and, like its Plus peer, a 6.2-inch display. The Moto G7 Play is also getting a nice boost, with an identical Snapdragon 632 SoC to keep things moving, along with an upgrade to USB-C (and a downgrade to a smaller battery).

Finally, a newcomer enters the ring: the Moto G7 Power, which straddles the G7 Play and G7 in terms of specs but sports a massive 5,000mAh battery. Why? Why not.

Here's everything you need to know about the new Moto G7 series.

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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 LCD1512x72019:9 aspect ratio6.2-inch IPS LCD1520x72019:9 aspect ratio6.2-inch IPS LCD2270x108019:9 aspect ratio6.2-inch IPS LCD2270x108019:9 aspect ratio
ProcessorSnapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-coreAdreno 506 GPUSnapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-coreAdreno 506 GPUSnapdragon 632 1.8GHz octa-coreAdreno 506 GPUSnapdragon 636 1.8GHz octa-coreAdreno 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 Camera8MPselfie light8MP8MP12MP
Connectivity802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzBluetooth 4.2802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzBluetooth 4.2802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzBluetooth 4.2802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHzBluetooth 5.0
Battery3000mAh5000mAh3000mAh3000mAh
ChargingUSB-C10W TurboPower chargingUSB-C10W TurboPower chargingUSB-C15W TurboPower chargingUSB-C27W TurboPower charging
Water resistanceWater-repellant nano-coatingWater-repellant nano-coatingWater-repellant nano-coatingWater-repellant nano-coating
SecurityFingerprint sensor (rear)Fingerprint sensor (rear)Fingerprint sensor (rear)Face unlockFingerprint sensor (rear)Face unlock
NFCNoNoNoYes
Dimensions148.7 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm159.4 x 76 x 9.3 mm157 x 75.3 x 8 mm157 x 75.3 x 8.3 mm
Weight151g198 g172 g176 g
AudioFront speakerFront speakerFront speakerStereo front speakers
ColorsStarry Black, Deep IndigoMarine BlueCeramic Black, Clear WhiteDeep Indigo, Viva Red
U.S. AvailabilityYesYesYesNo
U.S. Price$199$249$299N/A
European priceTBDTBDTBD€299

In terms of carrier availability, here's what Motorola has to say:

The new Moto G7 will be released in the U.S. starting this spring and will be universally unlocked at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart and on Amazon.com with subsequent availability at Google Fi, Republic Wireless and Ting.The new Moto G7 Power will be released in the U.S. starting this spring with subsequent availability at T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Cricket Wireless (moto g7supra), Consumer Cellular, Republic Wireless, Ting and Xfinity Mobile, and will be universally unlocked at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart and on Amazon.com.The new Moto G7 Play will be released in the U.S. starting this spring with subsequent availability at Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Republic Wireless and Ting, and will be universally unlocked at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart and on Amazon.com.The Moto G7 family be available in Canada starting this spring with varying availability at Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile, Videotron, Rogers, Fido and Freedom Mobile.

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Daniel Bader

Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.