Moto G7 Edition: What You Need to Know

In this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about Motorola’s most popular and affordable Android smartphone, the new Moto G7. They release a new Moto G every year, and for 2019 the company newly approved four new models, three of which are in the USA.

The Moto G7, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play are available now or soon. These mid-range phones offer a premium design, the latest version of Android, and nearly bezel-less displays at a wallet-friendly price. Here’s what each has to offer and how they compare.

Moto G7 Release Date (Moto G7, G7 Power, G7 Play)

Finally, we now have a release date for these impressive new budget smartphones. After immediate release in Mexico and Brazil, those in the United States and other regions have been waiting for more than a month. That’s when you can get one.

They’ll also be available at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Amazon, to name a few, though your best bet is to get them from Motorola.

Moto G7 Screen Dimensions and Design

As you probably know, the latest trend in smartphone design is big screens, small bezels and small notches for the front camera while the rest of the screen extends to the top of the device. As expected, that’s exactly what we’re getting from the Moto G7 family of phones.

However, for whatever reason Motorola has changed the notch on every phone and they all look different and have different sizes of notches. From a small drop notch that anyone can appreciate, to big notches similar to the iPhone Xs. Remember though, these phones cost under $300.

Take a quick look at all the US models above, then read on for more details.

Moto G7 Features and Features

While these phones look similar, each model has different specs, features, cameras, and internals. As a result, you will want to pay attention to all the details and choose what is best for you. Basically, the regular G7 is the model most people will want as it offers the best performance, cameras and screen. Then, the G7 Power packs a big battery while the G7 Play offers a great experience in a compact package.

Rather than listing the features of each phone, we’ll explain what’s the same and what’s different. All Moto G7 models feature a powerful octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, Android 9 Pie, microSD storage expansion, 3.5mm earphones, USB Type-C, no NFC, and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners.

The regular Moto G7 is the only model with a Full HD 1080p HD display, and it also has the smallest notch in the display. This variant also offers 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras and a 3,000mAh battery with fast charging, all for $299. And yes, the 3,000mAh battery on a 6.2-inch screen isn’t huge.

If you want better battery life, the Moto G7 Power has a massive 5,000mAh battery. However, it only has a 720p HD display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and a single 12MP rear camera. However, it is more affordable and only costs $249.

And finally, the smallest Moto G7 Play with a 5.7-inch screen and iPhone X-style notch is the most affordable of the bunch. For just $199 you get everything we mentioned above, but with less features. This includes only 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 13MP rear camera and only a 3,000mAh battery with slower 10w charging. Did all of this make sense?

Basically, those who want an affordable small phone can get the Moto G7 Play, while everyone else should get the Moto G7. If you’re worried about battery life, buy the Moto G7 Power.

Moto G7 Pricing and Carrier Info

In closing, we would like to point out that all these affordable Android phones will be sold unlocked and should work with almost every major US carrier. That means AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS and hopefully Verizon. Although the big red may offer a prepaid model at a discount.

As you can see, these are great looking phones with an attractively low price tag. Similar to previous years, the main Moto G7 hits the crucial $299 price point, while other models are even more affordable. You can also expect the $99 or $129 Moto E for even less this year.

Go ahead and get the impressive new Moto G7 today, or wait a little longer for one of the more affordable versions. If you do, get a Moto G7 case to keep your phone safe the day it arrives.