Overall Score
58.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3671)58.0
Performance(#4245)60.3
Camera(#2025)45.4
Display(#3809)70.5
Battery(#5507)43.5
Build(#182)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G7 Play
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G7 Play features a compact design with dimensions of 147.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm and a weight of 149g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back and frame.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1512 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset, paired with options of 2GB or 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the 8 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 3000mAh capacity, with 10W charging, but it does not offer wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 9.0 (Pie), with an upgrade path to Android 10, providing a relatively up-to-date software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.2, although it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Moto G7 Play also retains a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
- It is available in three colors: Deep Indigo, Fine Gold, and Starry Black.
- Overall, the Moto G7 Play delivers a solid combination of features for its category.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionFor Europe, USA, other countries.
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1512 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 (market dependent)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions147.3 x 71.5 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight149 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDeep indigo, Fine Gold, Starry Black
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes