Best Motorola Mobile Phones
Motorola Moto G82 5G (2022)
- Screen Size 6.6"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 695 5G
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)6 GB

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Motorola Edge 50 Pro (2024)
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
The "Edge" is the stand out feature however it also happens to be it's worst feature. If you happen to drop the Motorola Edge phone on it's Edge, it… Read more
will crack/shatter. This is my personal experience. Surprisingly Motorola provides a back plastic cover protection however has not or does not care about providing buyers with an option to buy, for an additional cost, a correctly fitting front screen protector, so that the known weakness by Motorola, that is the "Weak" Edge is protected. Third party front screen protectors do not fit the Motorola Edge 50 Pro properly or hide the Edge's feature. Motorola should do better by their customers - if they build a phone with a known weak Edge then provide the customer with the option to buy a screen protector that fits and that highlights the Edge's main feature. The following is the standard response I received from their customer service and I am sure they or their Executive Team will do sweet nothing about it ever. "We value your input regarding the importance of having a screen protector on your device. We will forward this information to our executive team, as Motorola is committed to enhancing its products and services" If Motorola cannot protect the "Edge" on their Edge model phones then the public should not buy these phones with an inherent weakness.
Motorola Moto G84 256GB (2023)
- Price (RRP) $399
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 695 5G
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
Quality phone in Cheapest Price MOTO g84 – - Cheapest and highest quality mobile - With 256gb storage and 12 gb RAM - Camera is really nice - I am doing all my activities which I used to do… Read more
with high end phone without any hassle. -apps are running nicely. -sometime it gets hang in higher temperatures then I prefer simple restarting. - Having dual sim gives me peace of mind where I don't need to Carry 2 devices - my usage is very heavy though I am not playing games so I don't know that part.
Overall it's satisfying experience.
Motorola Edge 30 5G 128GB/8GB RAM (2022)
- Price (RRP) $699
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
After 4 years and that's it you cannot use it anymore more I paid $699. No more security patches. Show details
Motorola Moto G54 128GB (2023)
- Price (RRP) $299
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7020
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Great phone at an affordable price that will surprise you in a good way – I bought this phone when flagship flip phone from another brand failed after 4 months. And due to it being Black Friday sales. Was literally last… Read more
affordable Motorola available at JB hi-fi. So had done no research, and was not expecting much. BUT wow what a great phone, first impressions that you get a back cover included, charger and cable on a phone for $229 when phones costing $2000. Was amazing. Well done Motorola.
It's a great phone, easy to use. Works really well. Have had no problems with sound quality of calls using blue tooth earphones or in my car.
The battery life is amazing, far better than premium phones. Was not expecting that either.
Only early days, but very impressed and surprised so far after being someone for years who has gone with premium phones. Well done Motorola.
If you are after an affordable phone, that punches well above its weight. This is the phone for you.
Motorola Razr 40 (2023)
- Screen Size 6.9"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Bought this phone last year (Razr ultra 40) and just months later experienced problems namely the screen got it repaired only to have the screen… Read more
fail again 2 months later contacted Motorola to request if I could have the phone replaced which wasn't that old ? only to be giving the run around and only offered another screen repair ! Worst part is they do not have a repair agent in Melbourne anymore has to be sent to Sydney so unless you have a spare phone or can borrow one your without a phone for awhile !! My advice to anyone thinking of buying a Motorola DONT !!!!!!!!!
Motorola Edge 50
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 AE
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
Last year my Samsung phone was due to run out of security updates, and the Edge 50 Neo was available at that time for half price. Great value, works… Read more
well with heaps of RAM and storage and this model was promising years of updates. A couple of minor issues - the screen sensor is no longer totally accurate so you need to touch just above what you are selecting, also the screen auto rotate does not always work effectively. Otherwise its great on phone calls and the screen resolution and appearance is excellent. The camera works very well at daytime and fairly well in low light.
Motorola Moto G31 (2021)
- Price (RRP) $237
- Screen Size 6.4"
- ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Good features but not so good specs – It Has great features like a oled screen, a 50 mp, quad pixel camera that takes very good photos even better that they are shown on the oled screen.… Read more
Cool camera filters an features. Its software has a nice layout and looks good. The processing power is ok.
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G
- Screen Size 6.67"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
This phone took me away from being an iPhone snob – I have ONLY had Apple products since 2013, and you could not sway me otherwise. The typical iPhone snob for over a decade. The Edge Ultra is easy to… Read more
use, fast charging and an amazing quality camera. The photos are crystal clear, even when zoomed in.
Easy to use in regards to settings, especially when you need to adjust the light settings throughout the day and night. I am yet to drop it so as for durability, I can only gauge it based on how tough it is when my toddler plays with it. In that regard 100/10, no scratches or damage thus far.
The fast charge is life saving for me, as I usually fall asleep before I remember to put it on charge for the night. So being able to put it on charge for 30 minutes in the morning and have it fully charged is amazing.
My husband and I also purchased one for my grandmother and she absolutely loves it. Can use it with ease and she loves the fact the screen is so big.
If you are looking for an all round fantastic phone that IS NOT an iPhone. I cannot recommend this phone highly enough.
Motorola Edge 30 Pro (2022)
- Price (RRP) $999
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Terrible connection – If you want to be able to hear the person on the other end of the call and not have your calls repeatedly drop out buy a different phone - I will be replacing mine. Show details
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion (2022)
- Screen Size 6.55"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)
Excellent phone for the money. I've had mine for close to 18 months after my Realme 7 (which served me fairly well) finally died. Overall I'm pretty… Read more
happy with it. The best points are the excellent screen quality and the stability of the software. In terms of Android phones, this is the best one I've owned in terms of the software not crashing or freezing. The build quality is good and I've dropped this phone numerous times (I keep forgetting to install my screen protector) with no issues. Camera is very good at low zoom levels but does drop away significantly once you go past 2.5x zoom. The battery life is probably the only thing that could be improved on this device. Overall a nice quality phone for the price.
Motorola Moto G85 5G
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 3
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Biggest piece of cr#p of a phone I have ever used. Heres just 1 example of how this piece of rubbish cant even perform a basic function. Set the… Read more
alarm to wake me in the morning. Cant turn the phone off overnight because unlike 99% of all other phones, the alarm doesn't work if the phones off. (I have a 15 year old Xiaomi phone where the alarm works even if the phone is off)
So leave the phone but don't want to have it charging all night, so decide to put battery saver on. Now, I don't want to be interrupted with notifications beeping while I sleep, so I put it on "Bedtime mode". Guess what, alarm wont go off with "Bedtime mode" on because its a ret#rded piece of trash that cant separate an alarm function (which I clearly want to be disturbed for) vs other notifications which I don't want to be disturbed for. So didn't get woken up coz alarm didn't go off. Cool. Next night I don't activate bed time mode and risk being disturbed. Instead to save the battery I turn on "Battery Saver mode". Guess what folks. Alarm doesn't sound in battery saver either.
2 days in a row I'm late for work.
I typed this review from my new phone because my Motorola got thrown into the wall then smashed to pieces with a hammer.
Don't waste your money on this piece of trash
Motorola Moto G32
- Price (RRP) $296.60
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 680
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Good cheap phone – I bought this for my other half as her Xiaomi died suddenly. So far it's working well. The sound you get from it is apparently better than the old… Read more
phone. The battery also lasts longer which is another nice touch. Playing games it also lasts quite a while. It gets charged once every few days.
Motorola Moto G30 (2021)
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 662
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
One of the worst phone you can get – By far the worst phone I have ever had. The camera quality is mediocre and the phone is extremely slow. It is not unusual to wait 10 seconds just to… Read more
open the camera app or switch from photo to video. Most apps, including basic ones like chrome browser, are often not responding
Motorola Moto G57 128GB (2025)
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 4
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
For an entry level phone its packed with features including the Sony LYTIA™ 600 50mp camera. Video features such as slow motion are great. Low light… Read more
is not a problem. Android 16 is pretty fast and so far reliable. I bought the regatta colour. The phone came with a matching protective case for the back. UsbC to usbC charge cable. No charger though. It supports a 30w charger and charges quickly. The screen is bright, very bright and clear at 120Hz. The speakers are extremely good and loud for an entry level phone. Compared to my old Nokia G21 and its faults this Moto G57 is exactly what is expected from quality manufacturer. So far I'm impressed and happy.
Motorola Moto G55 5G (2024)
- Screen Size 6.49"
- ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7025 (6 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Great Phone at a Bargain Price! This is an outstanding phone for the price and nothing compares to it! It has stereo speakers and the sound is loud… Read more
clear and amazing for a phone at this price. This is the best sounding phone that I have ever bought and I wanted it to play movies, music videos and high quality MP3s with excellent sound. The screen is great with 120 Hz refresh rate, a huge amount of brightness and a colourful, vibrant screen.
It automatically upgrades to Android 15 which is another excellent feature. The cameras are very good but obviously not as good as much more expensive phones. The chipset is quick for the price. I bought the phone for $150 which is an absolute bargain. For those who value high quality stereo sound there is nothing in the price range that compares to this phone.
Motorola Edge 40 (2023)
- Price (RRP) $699
- Screen Size 6.55"
- ChipsetMediatek MT6891 Dimensity 8020 (6 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Wow! Reluctant to switch from Samsung but so glad I did! – Have always been a Samsung smart phone user but recently wanted to upgrade. Did some thorough research and the Motorola Edge 40 stacked up VERY well… Read more
against the more expensive Galaxy S23 (and exceeded performance in a number of key areas). Extremely user friendly and seamless in transferring apps and data from one phone to the other.
Motorola Edge 60 Stylus (2025)
- Screen Size 6.67"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
This is a review of the Motorola Edge 60 Stylus which for all intents and purposes is the same phone as the Motorola G Stylus 2025, but with a… Read more
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile processor (versus a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3) and is only available in India. The G Stylus is not available directly in Australia from retail stores, but it can be found on Amazon or through various other online retailers for (as of time of writing) around $690.
For the last 3 years, I’ve been (quite happily) using a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 which has followed my long series of Galaxy Notes (1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 20) as my regular phone enjoying the extra screen space that it offered me when it was opened/unfolded. This came in very handy for many of the applications (programs and web based apps) that I was able to use for work (and definitely better than the Note screen real-estate) but with my phone contract coming to an end and the reduction in same work applications being able to be used on my phone, it was time to consider my next option.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was looking like a very viable option (I did kind of miss the stylus that came with the Note series) and considering that the majority of my Fold’s unfolded screen usage was now watching videos, it made sense because the Ultras full screen was almost the same as actual viewable (on youtube etc) screen of the Fold. Then I discovered that the S25 Ultra’s stylus was losing it’s Bluetooth support. No more hovering the stylus just above the screen or using it to take phots (selfies particularly). It was being rendered just a stylus with no “magic powers” that justified the high price etc. Sure, Samsung claimed that something like less than 5% of people used those Bluetooth features, but that’s what set the S24 Ultra (and all previous Ultra models) apart.
Then….. I discovered the Motorola G Stylus 2025. A phone that had a stylus……….. and a large screen……….. and I have to say, whilst leaving the “safety” of the Samsung ecosystem was a little nerve wracking, I couldn’t be happier with my choice.
For the money, this phone is amazing. Here’s a few specs……… Screen: 6.7 inches (1220 x 2712 pixels and 444 ppi density) @ 120Hz with HDR and 3000 nits peak brightness. Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (edge 60 Stylus) / Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (G Stylus) O/S: Android 15 (with 2 upgrades) Memory: 256GB and 8GB ram AND micro SD expansion (up to 1 TB) Battery: 5000mAh with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging.
One of my biggest concerns about changing brands of phones, and no doubt a reason why people stay locked into a particular ecosystem is familiarity and reservations about migrating everything from apps to all user data like contacts and messages etc to a new device. Well that was my concern and it was unjust. I guess if you are in the Android ecosystem, it is stupendously easy to transfer from one device to another. I was fully transferred and completely set up in under an hour and that included a massive amount of media (which took most of the transfer time).
Out of the box set up was quick and easy and whilst I liked the Motorola Hello UI skin which is fairly close to stock Android, I installed the Nova Launcher (like my Fold) because I find that it allows you to customise your phone a bit more compared Hello UI or Samsung’s One UI. It also gave me that same sense of familiarity on OS and operations that I mentioned. The screen is beautiful. The 1220 x 2712 screen is a delight to view. Whilst not quite the same resolution as the inner screen of the Fold, the higher pixel density and much higher brightness make the viewing much better on every level. The brightness is very noticeable in broad daylight where I haven’t had to once ‘shield’ my screen from the sunlight. The adaptive brightness control works just as well as the Samsung version, but I prefer to use a set brightness continuously. The performance of this phone is also impressive. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor is supposed to be a slight step above the 6 Gen 3 processor of the G Stylus 2025 and I have found it to be very quick and responsive for my current six weeks of usage. I know it doesn’t have the same processing power of the Fold’s Snapdragon 8+, but this phone is a midrange phone so you couldn’t expect flagship specs. But saying that, for my usual usage of video streaming and playing around with a bit of AI, I haven’t had any issues at all. If I was requiring heavy processing power, I would be choosing a flagship phone, but for my (and what I imagine most other phone users) needs, this phone is doing a great job. The 8GB of ram seems to be more than enough too.
The speakers on the phone are more than adequate for audio and video. They aren’t amazing (but they are loud), but then so very phones are and my Fold was no different. Using Bluetooth headphones or a speaker makes a difference, but the one thing I truly like is the inclusion of a headphone jack which has allowed me use my favourite pair of (wired) headphones which really gives just the most wonderful auditory experience.
And now the stylus. The main reason I went for this phone and not the Ultra. Is it good? It’s not bad. Like my previous Notes, the stylus is a nice solid little stick (metal) and I like the ‘clicking’ that it can do, even though it serves no function. The lack of Bluetooth functionality makes it no worse than what the Ultra has to offer now. I love how you can just pop it out and scribble a note. I really really love the handwriting calculator that lets you work with options such as fractions and formulars. I have had more fun than I should admit to drawing pictures and getting the Motorola AI interpret them and give me an artistic enhancement of them. I haven’t really used it for things like screenshots or photo cropping (other than a token play at it). I find the stylus very smooth responsive on the screen with no lag when writing. One thing that is different to the Ultra screen and stylus experience is the lack of palm rejection. This means that whilst the stylus is out and being used, anything that touches the screen can potentially make a mark on the screen too. This is different to the Ultra (and Notes) stylus usage where only the stylus can write/draw on the screen. Is it an issue? Not really. I’ve barely had any times where this has been problematic.
The cameras on the phone are pretty good. Certainly for a midrange phone they are fine. Are they as good as my Fold? No. Are they as good as the Ultra? No. But that’s the difference to be expected of a $500 phone versus a $2000 or $2400 phone. Considering that most people use their phones camera for snapshots and social media, the cameras on the Stylus do a pretty good job. They struggle a bit in low light, but again, not an unexpected affair. The specs are decent enough and it uses a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor. The video story is the same. The phone does FHD @ 30/60/120 and 4K @ 30fps and whilst not cinematically breathtaking, the results are quite satisfactory. The colours on both photos and video can sometimes be a little over saturated, but usually they turn out pretty good. There is a lot of options for creating your own manual settings (but I’m too lazy for this).
And finally, the battery. The 5000mAh is quite the beast. I easily get 2 days of use between charges and have even gotten 3 days (but that puts me at about 15-20% which is a bit nerve wracking). I’m not a heavy user of my phone and really only use it for video streaming (on breaks at work or at home) and listening to music (or streaming the radio). I’m definitely getting better battery performance than my Fold, but that is to be expected based on the larger battery, smaller screen and a lower chipset. What I do love is the 68W wired charging. The Edge stylus come with a (69W) charger (you’ll need an euro/aust adaptor) whereas the G stylus does not come with a charger (but is capable of same recharging speeds). It will fully charge in about 40 min and 15 min of charging will give you almost 50%. It is also capable of 15W wireless charging but is not capable of reverse wireless charging (too be expected).
I had to but this phone from India via a package forwarding service as it isn’t (like the G Stylus) available directly in Australia. I paid just over $400 for the phone itself, but by time I paid for the phone, the package forwarding service, several phone cases a screen protector and postage, I paid $460. In comparison, the G Stylus 2025 is available via Amazon for $685. Same phone with a slightly better chipset and $225 cheaper!!!
So far (after 6 weeks) I’m really happy about everything with this phone. Are there better phones than this. Yes, but not at this price point. If you are looking for a phone with a stylus, you only have 2 choices; this phone or the Ultra series. You can spend $400 (or $685 for the G stylus) or $2300. To quote Android Police, “The Moto G Stylus covers 95% of what I want a stylus to do on a smart phone” and “If you love a stylus on your phone, the Moto G Stylus experience is close enough for much less” and I couldn’t agree more. I can’t imagine why I would go back to $2000+ flagship phones again.
Motorola Moto G53 5G (2022)
I bought this phone around 2023 after it had been out for a while. I upgraded from another Moto that met the end of its life. This phone has been… Read more
great for a long time until a few weeks ago when it told me I am out of storage despite my installing a 256GB SD card. I dont take many photos but I do get sent them and on that day I had received about 50 via whatsapp from a party we hosted. So it didnt surprise me to get the message. I moved all the photos across to the SD Card and that helped for 5 minutes. The messages continued. I had to pay for extra Google storage as that was also full and I moved all sorts of other files onto that and then to my pc. Now I have about 1GB only of photos on the phone. Still getting the error message and so my AI bot assisted me in finding other types of hidden files, I even cleared the cache on all apps. ok for a little while until I couldnt open Outlook. Now its a problem for me! I check my emails throughout the day and now couldnt. So I deleted the phone suggestion for unused apps. I went further and deleted more. Again it was ok for a day maybe and now neither my emails or messages will open. Even more of a problem. I deleted more apps, couldnt delete many of the bloatware apps that come with the phone though. This morning again its now not ok so I deleted 5 of the 6 little games that I sometimes play. This is now essentially just a phone. I deleted whatsapp last week altogether. After struggling through for a week like this I did some serious research and ordered an Oppo 12GB Ram 512MB drive which is coming today. It takes an SD card as well. Comparable to Pixel but much cheaper. I believe the update from a few weeks ago and another last week is what the problem is - additionally 128GB is simply now too small especially when the software updates take up more space. Sorry Moto you've lost me - I've been loyal for 3 phones but I cant buy your phones when they are all have low storage capacity and like I said I dont even have that much on my phone.
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion (2025)
- Price (RRP) $699
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetDimensity 7300
If your after a smart Android phone you should take a look at the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion, I got this as a Christmas present replacing my old iPhone,… Read more
was Abit reluctant changing over to Android but todate it has not failed to deliver, very long battery life, carried all my iPhone data across, simply - good value thus far
Motorola Moto G86 Power
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7300
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
My last experience with a Motorola was not good but I need a phone quick and the Moto G86 Power 5G was available locally. It is a very good mid spec… Read more
phone with a great screen, fabulous battery life due to a large battery, and good performance.
The cameras are pretty average but better than I expected for the price. Coming from a Samsung S23 Ultra with a dead screen was a bit of a let-down but I have adjusted.
The thing that used to really annoy me was the terrible Motorola interface. Well in around 3 years, that's improved quite a lot and is a lot less quirky.
If you are on a budget for a mid-spec phone with a great screen and quite a low price, it comes highly recommended.
Motorola Razr 2022
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)8 GB
Good but way too fragile – I got it for half price in the recent sales and within a few months both external and external displays were cracked. The external one is totalled… Read more
and the internal one is cracked and spreading. I haven't been treating it excessively rough, just keeping it in my pocket. I have dropped it twice with the screen protector and supplied case on but the internal display didn't survive that. The external display was damaged by having my keys in my pocket. This phone would be for someone who is extremely careful with their phones rather than average use.
Update: the internal screen now has a dead spot on the flexible section where the bend is and this radiate a bright line vertically up the screen when pressed or the phone is folded to 90 degrees. Also, just to clarify, when the phone was previously dropped it was from pocket height onto a wooden floor (not concrete). I doubt I'll get a repair done under warranty because it would be deemed that I have treated it roughly. I've been more careful with this phone than others but it is just so fragile. I've revised it down to one star.
Motorola Moto G15 (2025)
- Price (RRP) $229
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 Extreme processor with 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Motorola Moto G62 5G (2022)
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetSnapdragon 480+ 5G
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Motorola Moto E32 (2022)
- Price (RRP) $229
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetUnisoc T606 (12 nm)
- Internal Storage64 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Motorola Moto G14 (2023)
- Price (RRP) $229
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetUnisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm)
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion (2024)
- Screen Size 6.7"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
Motorola Signature 256GB (2026)
- Screen Size 6.8"
- ChipsetQualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
- Internal Storage256 GB
- Memory (RAM)12 GB
Motorola Moto G04 (2024)
- Price (RRP) $179
- Screen Size 6.6"
- ChipsetUnisoc T606
This may not be the worst phone ever made, but it is certainly the worst phone I have ever used. Startup Experience The most critical flaw is that… Read more
the G04 is not a phone until you force it through a three-step ritual. If the battery runs flat and you plug it in, it does not turn itself on — it just charges, and you are not contactable. If you press the power button, it appears to switch on — but you are still not contactable. Only when you unlock the screen and it finally declares “Phone is starting” does it actually begin receiving calls or messages. Full stop. Forget this even once, and you may go through the entire day unreachable. Don’t be surprised if you buy this phone — or probably any Motorola — and find out the hard way.
Screen & Brightness The display makes matters worse. Several times every single day, when you unlock the phone, the screen has dimmed itself to pitch black. To fix it, you must swipe down once, past critical controls like Airplane Mode, Mobile Data, and Bluetooth, where brightness is still hidden. You then have to swipe down a second time in near-total darkness, hoping not to touch those sensitive controls by accident. Even when you reach the brightness slider, it is so faint you can barely see it. The chance of avoiding mistakes is slim, and the result is often that you disable your own connectivity simply while trying to make the screen usable.
Connectivity This explains why Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth are so often found switched off. Sometimes this happens inexplicably, as if the phone has done it by itself. Other times there is no doubt: it happens because you are forced to adjust brightness blindly in near-blackness, sliding past sensitive controls and inevitably pressing the wrong thing. Either way, the outcome is the same: calls missed, messages lost, and a phone that fails at its most basic function.
Overall Yes, the G04 offers adequate speed and tolerable sound for the price. But those things don’t matter when the device demands constant caution just to remain contactable. If you actually want to be reachable, do not buy the Motorola G04 — and do not be surprised if this same design philosophy extends to their other phones as well.
Motorola Moto G22 (2022)
- Price (RRP) $299
- Screen Size 6.5"
- ChipsetMediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm)
- Internal Storage128 GB
- Memory (RAM)4 GB
Glacially Slooooow – This phone has all the features I could require except wireless charging. There is NFC for tap and pay. A compass and every other sensor I could… Read more
need, but it is so slow to do anything it's lucky it hasn't gone very quickly through the nearest brick wall. Tap on messages and it takes about 20 second to open and another 10 seconds to display the keyboard. I have loved the moto budget phones in the past and had no problems with them, but this is on a level all of its own. It's so slow it's painful.