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embedded below the camera on the rear, complete
with Moto branding to finish it off. All that is pretty
standard in 2019, but it’s good to see that it’s all
present on such a cheap smartphone.Performance
Admittedly, Qualcomm’s octa-core Snapdragon 632
isn’t the fastest chipset you’ll find in a smartphone in
2019, but it’s more than enough to provide a decent
budget mobile experience. The Snapdragon 632 is
backed up by 2GB of RAM, and features 32GB of
built-in storage for games, photos and apps. This
is expandable by 512GB via a microSD card slot for
hardcore mobile users that take a lot of snaps and
download a lot of apps.
That setup helps to power the surprisingly bright
and crisp display. Despite the budget price-tag, the
G7 Play boasts a Full HD+ (1,512x720) 19:9 5.7in IPS
LCD display, and while it isn’t quite as bezel-less
as other 2019 smartphones with both a notch and
thick side bezels, it still boasts an impressive 77.3
percent screen-to-body ratio. The curved edges of
the display give it a very 2019 feel while also looking
aesthetically pleasing, especially for a smartphone
as cheap as the G7 Play.
But how does it perform when gaming, browsing
and snapping? Despite not having the top-of-the-
range specs, the G7 Play can handle 3D games like
PUBG Mobile – with high-quality textures selected- without any hint of lag or frame rate drops. It’s a
similar story with Hitman Sniper and a handful of
other 3D games that we’ve played on the smartphone