Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power Review

Lisa Gade reviews the Moto G7 and G7 Power 6.2” Android smartphones. These are Moto’s refresh of the affordable G series for 2019, and there’s also a 5.7” G7 Play in the series. The G7 is $299 and has a few higher end features, while the $249 G7 Power features a 5,000 mAh battery for very long runtimes. Both phones run Android 9.0 Pie on the Snapdragon 632 processor. These are unlocked phones with 4G LTE that are compatible with most carriers, GSM and CDMA. They have widescreen displays with narrow bezels, a microSD card slot and headphone jack, TurboPower 15 watt fast charging and a 12MP rear camera (plus 5MP depth camera for the G7).
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[@likewaterforcoffee1570]

Welcome back Lisa! I hope everything is okay with your family. I hope this week treats you well. Thank you for the latest vid!

[@hexwrench4433]

Oh Lisa you always bring the smiles.

[@unlokia]

Hex Wrench she’s a happy lady, no pretentiousness.

[@hw29472]

Why did I say this in Tommy Wiseau voice

[@codent]

I like her, she's more informative and a lot better presenter than most of the other reviewers

[@SilkyNoah]

Still glad I got my Nokia 7.1 but these are solid phones and I'm glad to see a healthy mid range

[@Mandrax1138]

I've had my G7 power for a week and I absolutely love it! I purchased it from giffgaff in the UK for £139.00 including delivery by DHL. Don't worry about the display being in 720p, it still looks great to me. The phone is fast, responsive and smooth, audio is clear and loud and the battery life is just out of this world. I feel like a power god now! Hah! The only minor quibble with the phone is its camera, my previous LG G4 16MP shooter was amazing! The G7's camera is not terrible though, you can get some reasonable quality shots with it, but I'd recommend downloading the Google Pixel Camera apk file as it really helps you to get the best out of the G7's camera.

[@sdushdiu]

I applaud Motorola for targeting this market niche - a goal others should be targeting as well, including as much tech as they can for the PRICE!

[@horrorgaming1799]

Moto g7 power plays any game pretty much

[@donniceseegars1473]

I love my g7 power...i wanted a flagship phone but since I got this phone I cant turn it down...

[@masterofzero7105]

I liked the moto e4 plus it also had the big 5000 Battery at a much cheaper price of $129 it was water proof down to 3 meters. With the one finger action giving you more screen real-estate.. Thanks for the upload 👍

[@OddOneOut665]

Since the Plus and Play are practically nonexistent in my neck of the Woods, picking between the G7 and G7 Power is easier for me!

[@TheRealJackassJesse]

I bought my Moto G7 on launch day and I absolutely love it. I get two days out of it.

[@kenmathis9380]

Recently picked up a G7 at Best Buy for $100 off. I upgraded from the G6 for the bigger screen and better processor. Really love this phone! Hard to beat for the price!

[@danielonn2002]

I just ordered the G7 Power with TMobile. It seems like a very good choice!

[@computerkid1416]

Both of these would make great first smartphones for a child or elderly person, especially the G7 Power because of the amazing battery life.

[@matu1181]

Still rocking my G5 Plus. Don't think this gen is still worth the upgrade, going to stick with the current one.

[@midmous]

Same boat. G5 Plus is still all the phone I need, really happy with the updates. Probably buy the G8, though.

[@derrickgoodman8434]

I got a G5+ also. Skipped the G6 so I am going to get the G7.

[@dewz440]

I had the G5+ (it was dying) and replaced it with the G7 and I've had no regrets, great phone and super fast compared to the 5+, I'm lovin it!!!

[@bakerbrian41]

G7 for my wife will be happening soon. Thanks for the review. We live in an area where Verizon is the only option 😢 and need a decent budget phone that can work in Europe too. The G5 plus has served her well but it starting to misbehave, it won’t be long before I replace it with the G7. She hates getting new phones......

[@dewz440]

Super job Lisa!! Love your style, you're articulate and concise, which makes for an enjoyable learnable review. Had my G7 for a month and lovin it!

[@likewaterforcoffee1570]

After using the more expensive Androids, I got sick of the screens breaking so easily. So I upgraded to a Kyocera DuraPro 2 and it only cost 450 dollars. I love it. Four months, so far so good!

[@jctai100]

There's a "hack" for getting the camera to work better with a APK sideload of Google's pixel camera app

[@Flyingboots1]

How does it make the camera work "better?"

[@seeleydargo]

Flyingboots1 better picture quality. It's day and night difference. Recommended the G camera apk

[@seeleydargo]

Yes sir. I definitely use the G Camera. It works like a charm. The quality is so much better.

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

Yep I use it and the picture quality is as good as some iPhones

[@davejoerger8928]

If I buy this from Motorola, will Verizon provide service since they don't carry the phone? Also, how would I transfer contacts, photos, etc.?

[@willbergie55]

I recently purchased a Moto G7 and I am very pleased with it.

[@karlp8484]

I had a terrible experience with Motorolla many years ago, but I think that's all gone away now. I would consider these at this price, they seem to lack for nothing.

[@cammiluna]

I purchased an import Moto G7 Plus on sale last week, which had supposedly a slightly better processor and camera than the normal G7, 64GB of storage and NFC (but it's GSM only). Still has the same screen size and battery as the G7. When I got it, it was only $25 more than the G7 though I think the normal price is around $380 usd. It's my first Motorola since the Photon Q and it's a really good phone! I don't ask for too much. I just want to take pictures of my sketchbook and not have to struggle with lag when loading a GPS-dependent app and this does the job. The regular G7 probably would, too, looking at this review.

[@unlokia]

🙇‍♂️ Hurrah for Lisa! One of the VERY few technology reviewers who *actually know their subject inside out* (and are over 40 years old, which, to me, is generally indicative of being a safe bet for having enough life experience to know what’s what, and to leave out the rhetorical nonsense.) Verifiably knowledgeable reviewers: ~ Lisa Gade ~ Leo Laporte & the TWiT posse ~ Jon Rettinger (was “Jon4Lakers” & “TechnoBuffalo” ~ iJustine I am sure I could find a handful more, but Lisa, your prowess stands out like a 1,000 carat opal in a pile of mud. God bless you, thanks for your superb reviews over the years. ❤️ Matthew, England.

[@pdraggy]

I like Tech Deals, also an oldy that knows his stuff. More of a gamer but...

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

Erica Griffin is also great!

[@unlokia]

7Write4This9Heart7 I’m sure she is, but Lisa has a legacy - a long established history of experience & programming under her belt. With all respect to Erica, she’s all but a young whippersnapper :) Erica is 30, whereas (afaik) Lisa appears to be 57; so she has a 27 year head start on Ms Griffin.

[@texarkanaandi7393]

For another $30 dollars, go with the G7 (instead of the G7 Power), since it has tighter weather seal, better camera, one extra giga-bytes of RAM, double the amount of storage, and front and back Gorilla Glass housing.

[@jpmd4935]

I just got the G7 Power and the "Speak Up" menu in Moto app is not present. Main reason I stuck with Motorola was for text reading while driving. Anyone have a solution?

[@mr1bienvenu1]

You don't have to spend more than $300. A brand new Galaxy s8 at Best Buy is $300. Why do people think they have to buy the current model of any phone?

[@mr1bienvenu1]

@@aerotive I just looked online and here it says $299.00

[@mr1bienvenu1]

I can send a link if you want. Unlocked $299.

[@mr1bienvenu1]

www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy/unlocked-samsung-galaxy/pcmcat1496179166581.c?id=pcmcat1496179166581&qp=modelfamily_facet%3DModel%20Family~Samsung%20Galaxy%20S8

[@berthubbardt.o.o.c7314]

That is a pretty good bang for the buck lineup .

[@7Write4This9Heart7]

If this phone had a 4.5" screen, I'd jump on it in a second! Too big for my tiny-ass hands! T__T LOVE this review! Thank you for reviewing the cheaper phones! You rock!

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

7Write4This9Heart7 I like small phones as well but the g7 is surprisingly comfortable for one handed use

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

@Jose Conseco true...I'll give you that 😂

[@anthonygordon496]

Nice video Lisa thanks for the review

[@catsdgs]

Just bought the g6 yesterday... At least I got it for cheap.

[@pdraggy]

I like to buy yesterday's flagship used at this pricepoint. I just bought an LG G7 for 275 this morning. anyway so glad you do benchmarking on these, so many reviewers don't nowadays. I'd like to suggest the nearly 2 year old Moto X4 (SD630/ Adreno 508 less than 150 on Amazon) about the only thing this phone has over it is a bezel-less design, but it's half the price xD and that's new!

[@pdraggy]

oh it has nfc AND ip68... just think this is weird cuz... it's Moto... how much did they sell out for a bezel-less design??

[@tipoomaster]

They're really really close, but NFC payments are the thing I'd miss the most here. The comparably priced Nokia alternative does have it.

[@horrorgaming1799]

Don't want a 1000 phone

[@sirivn]

Great review Lisa like always.... I'm waiting anxiously for your video review of the Samsung Notebook 9 pen 2019 convertible laptop Ocean blue variant. Love your reviews

[@martyneff4008]

You are awesome Lisa.... You are my favorite review person. I'm rocking a Motorola G-6 still your reviews cover all bases pros and cons

[@SIXSTRINGER31]

There is also a G7 power out there with 4Ram , 64GB internal and 5kMah battery. I haven't seen any reviewer mention that.

[@sdushdiu]

It's a marvelous thing when acknowledging the quality of the review seems obligatory! ;-)

[@downscreen129103]

I've been casually looking for an upgrade to my Galaxy S5 and don't want to break the bank. Would this be a good upgrade for me?

[@bradhaines3142]

i own the G6, you'll probably see a mild difference in performance, but the lack of bezel should be a better experience

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

You will love both of them I have to note nines I only use them as tablets because they're too delicate to be carrying around everyday to use as a regular phone the power with the 5000 milliamp hour battery I have the four thousand milliamp hour one I bought it from T-Mobile and they're great for just basic stuff the two out nines I have I have to worry about dropping them and all this other stuff so it's a big difference do not have to worry about all those things heck for $650 you can buy an iPad Pro 10.5 in and use that for all your serious multimedia stuff and just have that Motorola be a basic phone

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

Yeah the note 9 does have a lot of bloatware but the LG G8 thinq you that hardly has any

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

@Shobhit Varma yeah you're definitely right about that I totally agree hutzler 600 some US Dollars that's a very cheap phone here for everything that it offers but you're right they are really bad

[@bradhaines3142]

own a G6, just bought an LG v35 for 400. i think it'll be worth it

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

How is the v35 are you in the city or are you in the township was it unlocked

[@neorich59]

Great, balanced and objective review, as always 😉 I'm dithering over these 2 phones, probably in favour of the "Power!". I'm just trying to find out whether the Face Unlock feature takes you *immediately* to the Home Screen and *not* to the Lock Screen.....any advice, gratefully received!

[@abstractcreative3562]

I recently upgraded on Tesco Mobile to a G7 Power for the sole purpose of using the NFC which on the Tesco Mobile website it clearly stated it had. Got it home and it clearly hadn't got NFC so was a completely pointless upgrade. In the end I had to take it back and get another phone with NFC. It is a shame because I have had MOTO G phones right from version 1 and would have liked to stayed with the brand.

[@graceonline320]

Great reviews as always.

[@7777PEACEMAKER]

I bought the $225 model from T-Mobile with the 4000 milliamp hour battery man I tell you that thing is awesome and it's so easy to use I have to note nines I just use them as tablets but I don't have to worry about that one that's the one I use my regular phone it's sturdy and just such a great value the two note 9. I just have to be more delicate with them that's what I like about the Motorola that I use now

[@ikkeben1024]

My son has still the g4 play and works still very good.I have the x4 and is super|!

[@gary1412]

Would this be a good upgrade coming from an iPhone 3gs with switch easy silicone case.

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Lol smh

[@SLiX-thatguy11m-]

Samsung Notebook 9 Pro review please. As well as an update review on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 with 8th gen processor

[@jayvansickle7607]

I don't know if you coined it...but, I Love "Automagically"!

[@jaisonj92]

Best Reviewer of Mobile Phones

[@john4385]

Excellent review of both phones ♥️. Thx.

[@JasnoGT]

I don't have this but just got the G7 Play and it's awesome. Nice, compact and only $99.

[@angt7322]

It doesn't transfer Google play music from Samsung wirelessly. You have to use an LG app to download on your PC and use the USB cord to move it

[@benjs9669]

Thx for the nice review. Moto X has IP68 for only about $150, if you don’t mind that it’s a little older and the smaller screen. Moto has a quite a few budget phone options.

[@johantiefenbach2525]

Why is this so satisfying lol? Nice review👍🏼.

[@2dat115]

Got a e4 thinking about this one is this as durable as my e4 2 years of abuse.

[@jasonrogers8324]

With these phones on PagePlus would you get HD calling?

[@NateBraska]

They should. They have all the LTE bands for Verizon, so I think the only question is if they are approved in whatever back-end system for page plus on HD Calling (which I think is their name for VoLTE)

[@gabiaito]

I love Lisa she always happy 😊 nice video..

[@--Skip--]

How is the antenna? I've found the Moto's earlier versions have weak reception. Could you comment? I love the Moto's but I need to get reception in a building.

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

It's weak inside buildings. Especially noticeable on GSM networks

[@victorhoe2321]

I bought the Moto G7 64gb but the battery lasted about 7-9 hrs. I drive long distances for my job (wind turbine service super). I got a Moto G7 Power 64gb for the 3days power BUT no stereo speakers. OUCH

[@g.g.4010]

Sadly the Moto G7 is even larger than the G6 (phablets). The last "bearable" one was the G5. We've all the generations since the first one in our family. Now it's time to look for an alternative. And no: the G7 Play is NOT an alternative for me. 😪😪😪

[@Goliath1337]

Good for you I guess?

[@yellowlabrador]

I'm still using the moto g 1

[@ArtnFunk]

Great Review ! ~ Thank You ! ~ Hands Down The BEST Review I've Seen For This Phone Series ! ~ I'm Definitely Subscribing !

[@TopGunAce23]

for the camera just load up GCam..........

[@sunnypatel21]

They could have atleast used Snapdragon 636. The 632 has a gpu which is 3 years old now.

[@robc.5745]

This was very useful ,Although I just bought a new phone , Flip. I will look to the Moto power next year, Thank you.

[@brentamania89]

Best reviews

[@hubblelord999]

There's an international version of the G7 power which brings storage and ram up to 64gb / 4 gb, with the same massive battery. I have that version and it's been perfect for me. Funnily, the international version was actually cheaper for me (in Canada) than the Canadian/US version too.

[@johns4651]

I just got it too: www.argos.co.uk/product/8492964

[@amatsd]

I own a samsung G5 would either one of these phones be worth it on a budget ?

[@taradead]

Did she say anything about call quality and antenna reception?

[@sparker1901]

it took me a few seconds to laugh at ROCKIN TWO DROIDS …. yeaaa yeaaa I get it

[@darthgamer6080]

I don't like OLED. I'm a firm believer that the only reason the manufacturer's switched to OLED/AMOLED displays is because they can make more money when they all have burn-in.

[@yyznawar6568]

I got the G7 power and I couldn't have made a better choice

[@shanehorne22]

Moto g7 plus

[@suplex2000]

Thank you for your great review. Might you be able to provide me with a link to be able to download the Owners Manual for this phone? I am interested in the Motorola Moto G7 Power XT1955DL (also known as "Optimo Maxx") Phone. Thanks.

[@shaunigothictv1003]

Excellent review.

[@afarhan21]

We ❤️ you Lisa

[@TiberiusEmpire]

Remind me of LG

[@redraspb7150]

my gripe with the g6, was the LTE reception. Any idea if this was improved?

[@mobiletechreview]

I had no problems with LTE on AT&T and Verizon in the US. WiFi was a little flaky, which I assume/hope they'll fix with an update.

[@richardb2837]

Moto g7 power +battery

[@archnof0]

I can't live with 32g rom. So it's the g7. But I can't live with 3000mah either because what nobody mentions is that after a year of use the battery has declined significantly so that NIW your screen time is really limited. Unless it's a replaceable battery which hardly exists any more it just doesn't work

[@BryopsidaProductions]

I hope you do a review sometime on the Moto Z4! I've been deciding between the G7, Galaxy S10e, and the Moto Z4 because my iphone 5 is not going to be covered by verizon in the new year. I hope you have a happy holidays!

[@melissasteinmetz5988]

I'm coming fr a Z2 play, will I notice the screen difference when going to a Moto g7 Power? People are making the screen sound bad

[@Mandrax1138]

Been using my G7 Power for 1 week and I think that for a 720p display, it looks great! People seem to be hung up about it without actually seeing it for themselves.

[@juggaloman89]

I bought this phone and love it. I honestly didn't realize it had only a 720 display in it until I researched into it. With that being said unless you are aware of it you wouldn't even know.

[@TheCraneMan]

I was at Metro PC's today my friend at the store she show me the new phone of Moto G7 power she told me look at the KZbin video first be for I buy it. Right now I have ZTE Blade Z Mack for Metro PC's I like this one I had for 2 years when came out By The Crane Man

[@seeleydargo]

Why does the power have antenna 66 and 71? Yet the G7 only 66. Makes no sense.

[@nateofallnatea]

I just got the G7 power and it has 64Gb of storage and 4gb ram.

[@hahaiseewhatyouredoing9086]

Having a larger camera sensor (1/2"), better SoC, and cheaper, i think Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are a better deal than these two, except that their firmware are worst compared to these.

[@artdogg50]

Oh I think the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are much better deals. Much lower prices and better all-around specs. Umidigi F1 and F1 Play are probably better if cameras aren't a problem for you. Huawei P30 Lite and Mate 20 Lite are probably better deals. Motorola are easier to find and can usually be found for deals on carriers.

[@hahaiseewhatyouredoing9086]

Both of those Huawei aren't even on the same price level, at that price level Mi 9 series would be a better deal. Also, with the Samsung GM1 and Sony Exmor IMX586 sensor came to the most budget phone, any phone that use those sensor would be an OP for all of the phone at the price level, since both of those are one of the largest smartphone camera sensor available, after Huawei P30, P20 and Mate 20 series (except for their Lite series).

[@ajbrown7245]

These would be perfect if they had wireless charging.

[@c-zen890]

I found wireless charging useless. You can't move around or use it when it's charging. Versus a wired, get a 10ft long cable and walk around your room no problem haha

[@johnteebeatsbeats2270]

And I accidentally bought the g7 case instead of the power case so I'm getting a new one on Tuesday

[@techtwonbunboxingchannel]

Do the Moto g7 power have any dark mode on it just like Moto g7

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Does*

[@ludovikopeluche8448]

Get student discount and email sign up discount. Moto allows the use of multiple coupon codes!!!

[@mianimiani8611]

Yippee first comment of the day 😁😁😁😁

[@mancsblue]

The g7 power is a great phone if you like your audio to sound like your phone is underwater ,such a great phone ,but with the worst audio

[@shadeliquid]

i bought the motorola g7 power here in the netherlands i have 64gb and 4gb ram memory

[@dewz440]

Motorola's phones sold outside the US always have better features and specs. And the biggest bonus, no Trump!!

[@tareksalem6214]

I have g7 power 64G and 4g Ram

[@WarisAmirMohammad]

10x the 3dmark score of the g7 on the S10 lmao.

[@TheRichardsRevealed]

Watched so I'm commenting

[@skyliner4610]

you can get oled for 100$ china phone. and no black bezzels. 300$, has al this flaws that you would attribute to a 200$ china android, but you dont do it to motorola?

[@Perfectkid197]

how come online it says the g7 power is 64gb

[@dewz440]

Moto G7 power universal is offered in 64g, sold for US market carriers is 32g.

[@princerobin5735]

Moto G7 Power trips and truck video please

[@chanseormon]

Motorola if you’re listening the Motorola G8/G8 Power needs to have Cat 18 LTE

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Yea an make sure your wallet is open wide.

[@newfnshow031]

What kind of measurement is very fast.... Getting vague with the details