Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Motorola Moto G7 Power

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Moto G (2026) compared with Moto G7 Power
MotorolaMoto G (2026)MotorolaMoto G7 Power
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025February 2019
Display
Screen size6.7″6.2″
Resolution1604 × 720 (better)1570 × 720
Sharpness262 pixels per inch279 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,000 nits–
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB (better)64 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Adreno 506, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage type–eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; microSD expansion up to 512 GB; UK 64 GB configuration listed here
Memory4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP (better)8 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images12 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; no optical stabilisation
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images8 MP f/2.2, reported by Notebookcheck
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion4K recording and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by Tech Advisor; electronic stabilisation at 1080p 30 fps
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera–
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh (better)5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions5,000 mAh battery; Motorola claimed up to 60 hours of use at launch
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail boxTurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 18 W charger (Tech Advisor)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g193 g (better)
Thickness8.44 mm (better)9.3 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm159.4 × 76 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52–
MaterialsVegan leather back–
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid–
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised water–
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockRear fingerprint reader and face unlock
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXAndroid 9 Pie
Software updatesMotorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and region–
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to Search–
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM versions; microSD expansion
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspotDual-band Wi-Fi, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCSupported on the US retail modelVariant-dependent; German dual-SIM review supports NFC (Notebookcheck), UK single-SIM review lacks it (Tech Advisor); the manufacturer manual confirms regional variation
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo–

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