Moto G7

Released February 2019

The seventh-generation Moto G has a 6.2-inch Full HD display with a small camera notch, a Snapdragon 632 and dual rear cameras with 4K recording.

Model history · 2 models, 2018–2019

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2019Moto G7

Screen: 6.2″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Weight: 172 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise everyday performance, software and battery endurance. Tech Advisor was more enthusiastic about the screen; Notebookcheck found average quality with a blue tint. Daylight cameras impressed both, but Tech Advisor was more critical of low-light noise and blur. Both found demanding gaming limited; Notebookcheck also found speakerphone microphone problems.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.2″
Resolution: 2270 × 1080
Sharpness: 405 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, reported by Notebookcheck
Screen protection: Gorilla Glass 3 front, reported by Tech Advisor

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 250, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage type: eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB; UK configuration listed here

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 12 MP f/1.8 main and 5 MP f/2.2 depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck; no optical stabilisation, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Front camera: 8 MP, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Video recording: 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps, reported by Notebookcheck

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,000 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 3,000 mAh battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging: TurboPower charging; UK review reports an included 15 W charger (Tech Advisor), German review reports an 18 W charger (Notebookcheck)

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 172 g
Thickness: 8 mm
Height × width: 157 × 75.3 mm
Materials: Glass front and back, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detail: P2i water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics: Rear fingerprint reader and face unlock
Speakers: Bottom mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 9 Pie

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC: Supported on the European model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USB: USB-C; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

NFC on the UK model
Dedicated microSD slot alongside dual SIMs
4K video recording

Cons

No optical camera stabilisation
Water-repellent coating only
Battery is not user-removable

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
XiaomiRedmi Note 7	6.3″	LCD	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660	3 GB – 4 GB	32 GB – 128 GB	48 MP	–	4,000 mAh	186 g	Jan 2019
GooglePixel 3a XL	6″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670	4 GB	64 GB	12.2 MP	–	3,700 mAh	167 g	May 2019
SamsungGalaxy A30	6.4″	OLED	Exynos 7904	3 GB – 4 GB	32 GB – 64 GB	16 MP	–	4,000 mAh	165 g	Mar 2019

Previous model: Moto G6.

Sources

Photo: fdn2.gsmarena.com

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