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In regular everyday use, both phones felt the same and performed just fine. The Moto G7 and G7 Power are more than capable enough to handle average tasks like browsing the web, scrolling through social media, launching apps, and watching YouTube in a smooth fashion. There were no issues with lag or crashes. Clash Royale , a game that I play quite frequently, was frustrating to play. It lagged fairly often on both the G7 and G7 Power despite not being very graphically demanding.
This is especially true for the G7 Power. Motorola claims up to three days of battery life on a single charge. I got anywhere between five to six hours of screen-on time on a daily basis. This is more than enough to comfortably make it to the late night hours on any given day. Front camera:. The cameras are fine for how much these phones cost.
Motorola's camera app doesn't offer too many exciting features, but its simplistic nature makes it easy to use. Switching between photo and video mode is as simple as swiping left or right on the viewfinder. Swiping all the way to the left reveals all of the cameras shooting modes. You have options such as panorama, portrait, cinemagraph, slow-motion video, time-lapse, and the ability to broadcast live direct to YouTube. The Moto G7 has the better camera of the two. The G7 also boasts a depth sensor. A wider aperture means slightly better low light performance and much better-looking portrait mode photos.
Having a depth sensor also allows the Moto G7 to refocus and adjust the background blur after the fact. Neither camera is spectacular in low light. Highlights are severely blown out, details are muddy, and the images are very noisy.
In bright conditions or average indoor lighting, you can pull off some good-looking shots with bright colors and detail. Photos from the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power look fairly similar but you can spot some differences when you look closely. The auto beauty mode on by default is also a little too aggressive with skin softening for my tastes so I ended up turning this off.
Ever since the original Moto X, Motorola has gone with a bare-bones approach. Motorola handles a few things better than stock Android Pie. This makes it easy to find and keeps the software from feeling cluttered. Many of the gestures are super useful and I appreciate that Motorola has expanded on these gestures over the years.
Take control of your money with the all-new Finder app. The Moto G7 and Moto G7 power feel a lot nicer than their price would lead you to believe. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 8. How the Iris 5 chip from Pixelworks can improve the visual experience of Android smartphones. Display Name. Need suggestions for a new camera Feb 29, My only issue with both of these displays is the brightness.
This ranks them as the eighth fastest OEM to start rolling out Pie on our list. Both phones come with a single firing speaker. Neither one sounds spectacular, though they get loud enough to do the job when watching a quick YouTube video. The Moto G line has been leading the pack in the budget space for quite some time. Motorola continues to deliver a quality experience at a low price point with few compromises. The Android One Nokia 6. Both smartphones are fantastic options if you want a solid all-around experience without dropping a ton of cash.
I would recommend the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Power to anyone who wants modern features without necessarily requiring the latest specs. See price at Amazon. Our review units were provided by Motorola. Show More. Moto G7 Moto G7 Power. Buy at Amazon. Comments Read comments. You Might Like. When should you expect to receive Android 10? Texting while driving is illegal in most states for drivers of all ages. Jailbreaking is removing manufacturer or carrier restrictions from a device, unlocking all settings and security features.
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