The G7 Play is arguably the least impressive member of Motorola’s latest mid-range smartphone family, but at the right price, the 5.7-incher can also be a pretty smart buy, what with its respectable octa-core Snapdragon 632 processor, generous 32 gigs of internal storage space, modern Android 9.0 Pie software, and more than decent battery life.
Before pulling the trigger, you may want to keep in mind the Moto G7 Play doesn’t come with a very hefty battery, sharp screen, or impressive photography setup. But it’s actually the 1512 x 720 pix res display that helps the 3,000mAh cell keep the lights on for an exceptional amount of time on a single charge. The not-so-great 13MP rear-facing shooter certainly gets the job done on a sub-$100 budget, with a reliable fingerprint scanner, water-repellent design, and basic facial recognition technology also on deck to complete a decent list of features.
Adrian Diaconescu