Real or copy?
Is that Motorola moto g7 original?
Copies of the moto g7 look right and even say moto g7 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real moto g7 vs a copy
| A real moto g7 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓MOTO G(7) | ✕A different code, or "MOTO G7" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 506 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓9 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The moto g7's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real moto g7. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every moto g7 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A moto g7 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
moto g7 or moto g72?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| moto g7 | moto g72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | MOTO G(7) | MOTO G72 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 506 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 12 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the moto g7?
A real Motorola moto g7 reports MOTO G(7). In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the moto g7 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the moto g7 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my moto g7 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real moto g7, for free.