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Everything you need to know about the Moto G7 series!

Say hello to Motorola's four budget champs of 2019.

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 is returning 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!

Budget beast

Moto G7

$240 at Amazon $250 at B&H

A sleek, stylish, and powerful budget phone.

The Moto G7 is a perfect example of what an affordable smartphone should look like. It has a sleek glass back, a large Full HD+ display with slim bezels, clean software, and capable specs. For the price Motorola's asking, the value proposition here is incredible.

Check out our hands-on coverage

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 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

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?

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

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 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.

Category Moto G7 Play Moto G7 Power Moto G7 Moto G7 Plus
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
Battery 3000mAh 5000mAh 3200mAh 3200mAh
Security Fingerprint 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?

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:

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.

Where to Buy the Moto G7

You'll want to pick up some accessories

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

Budget beast

Moto G7

$240 at Amazon $250 at B&H

A sleek, stylish, and powerful budget phone.

The Moto G7 is a perfect example of what an affordable smartphone should look like. It has a sleek glass back, a large Full HD+ display with slim bezels, clean software, and capable specs. For the price Motorola's asking, the value proposition here is incredible.