Moto G7 specifications: 2019 is a good year for budget phones
By Daniel Bader last updated

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.
Category | Moto G7 Play | Moto G7 Power | Moto G7 | Moto G7 Plus |
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Operating System | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie |
Display | 5.7-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 |
Processor | Snapdragon 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 |
Storage | 32GB | 32GB | 64GB | 64/128GB |
Expandable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
RAM | 2GB | 3GB | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB |
Rear Camera - Main | 13MP, ƒ/2.0 | 12MP, ƒ/2.0 | 12MP, ƒ/1.8 Dual Autofocus Pixel | 16MP ƒ/1.7, OIS |
Rear Camera - Secondary | N/A | N/A | 5MP (for depth) | 5MP (for depth) |
Video | 1080p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 30fps | 4K @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
Front Camera | 8MP selfie light | 8MP | 8MP | 12MP |
Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 |
Battery | 3000mAh | 5000mAh | 3000mAh | 3000mAh |
Charging | USB-C 10W TurboPower charging | USB-C 10W TurboPower charging | USB-C 15W TurboPower charging | USB-C 27W TurboPower charging |
Water resistance | Water-repellant nano-coating | Water-repellant nano-coating | Water-repellant nano-coating | Water-repellant nano-coating |
Security | Fingerprint sensor (rear) | Fingerprint sensor (rear) | Fingerprint sensor (rear) Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor (rear) Face unlock |
NFC | No | No | No | Yes |
Dimensions | 148.7 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm | 159.4 x 76 x 9.3 mm | 157 x 75.3 x 8 mm | 157 x 75.3 x 8.3 mm |
Weight | 151g | 198 g | 172 g | 176 g |
Audio | Front speaker | Front speaker | Front speaker | Stereo front speakers |
Colors | Starry Black, Deep Indigo | Marine Blue | Ceramic Black, Clear White | Deep Indigo, Viva Red |
U.S. Availability | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
U.S. Price | $199 | $249 | $299 | N/A |
European price | TBD | TBD | TBD | €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.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments below!
Daniel Bader was a former Android Central Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor for iMore and Windows Central.
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Why can't the US have the G7 Plus???
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So, the Moto G7 power is less powerful than the Moto G7, the Moto G7 plus isn't any bigger, but is more powerful and the Moto G7 play is the worst to buy if you want to play games... Got it. Only four models... Glad they kept it simple so that their target market, normal people, don't get confused.
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Love my G6, will definitely pick up the G7.
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I agree. I bought the Moto G4 Plus and am still using it. Might have bought G6 Plus last year if it had been available in U.S. Also was waiting for the G series to support Band 71. The specs I have seen have me concerned. What I have seen is the Moto G7 Play and Moto G7 Power have Band 71 listed for them. The Moto G7 does not have Band 71 listed. I have seen this several places including the Motorola website. What the heck!? They all use the same SoC so why would Band 71 be dropped from the flagship G series phone for the U.S. market? I want the G7 but if Band 71 is truly not supported I may have to reconsider. Is there anything about a G7 that argues against picking up a discounted G6 if Band 71 is not on the G7?
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No NFC for g7 really motorola... That's all I need right now on my g6...
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Still no NFC in US models. Even the new Nokia entry level phones under$200 have NFC.
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Great! The next few months the G6 models will be available at the best prices so far.
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SD 636 in the Plus model. Really Lenovo??? This old chip in the best version is a shame
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720 displays in 2019? Nuts.
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Four models for the G line up. To many options. US deserves a the g7 plus specs and g7 power battery on one model. Unless you give it to us on the E6 Plus. Which I know it won't happen. Maybe next year or another brand will. Nokia you have the ball in your hand for old school comebacks.
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