Motorola Moto G 5G 2024

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Reviews for the Motorola Moto G 5G 2024

60% Moto G 5G (2024) review: Great price with a few caveats
Source: Android Police
The Moto G 5G is a good choice for certain groups of people. There are bargain hunters who don’t need a bunch of bells and whistles, people who want an inexpensive backup phone, and people who want a starter phone for a kid. For $200, the Moto G 5G will deliver solid performance with decent battery life and knock-your-socks-off audio. It can also take passable social media pics and videos in the right lighting conditions. It doesn’t come without some major caveats in the form of a dim display and a whole lot of unnecessary bloatware. And shutterbugs looking for more premium photos should ignore this smartphone completely. Plus, I’m not too thrilled with Motorola’s short support window. But again, for those looking for an inexpensive smartphone that can do a bit more than the bare minimum, the Moto G 5G is worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 60%

This $200 Motorola nearly made me a budget phone believer. Here's why
Source: Zdnet.com
All that is to say the Moto G 5G 2024 is not a bad phone. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better phone at this price. If you're looking for a handset that looks sleek and attractive but you don't prioritize performance, this might be your device. Should the company be able to flesh out the software bugs via updates, this could be a real winner of a budget Android phone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2024

70% Moto G 5G 2024 review: A slice of luxury for less
Source: Android Central
Building a quality phone for $200 is difficult, as companies have to balance components that don't cost much but still offer a "good enough" experience to feel worth the purchase. For the most part, the Moto G 5G 2024 fits the bill but it has a few shortcomings to be aware of. Performance requires some patience, but it's nowhere near the disastrous level that we saw from budget Moto phones in 2022. Unfortunately, the faster performance meant Motorola had to make concessions on the camera quality. It's not awful, but it's (ironically) not as good as we saw from Moto in 2022. Thankfully, though, daily use is just fine so long as you turn off the silly RAM boost feature. The inclusion of NFC means this can be used for mobile payments and other important modern features, plus a 3.5mm headset jack, all-day battery life, and fast 18W charging means you won't get annoyed by the little things that some other phones skimp on. All in all, it's a solid $200 buy if that's the top of your budget for a new phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Moto G 5G (2024) Review: I didn't expect it to be this good!
Source: Android Headlines
The Moto G 5G (2024) is one of the best kinds of products for reviews to look at. While drooling after the latest and greatest $1000+ beast to hit the scene, we typically turn a judgemental eye to phones that cost under $300. We write them up as cheap slabs that just get us through the day. I admit that this is what I initially thought about this phone. I got the box and said, “Well, here it is…” This was all while using the Galaxy S24+ as my daily driver. But, phones like the Moto G 5G (2024) exemplify one of the BEST skills that a smartphone OEM can have, being able to craft a solid smartphone experience on a budget. Cherry-picking and juggling compromises in order to create the most optimal experience that a person can have for not too much money. This is the driving force behind the mid-range and budget smartphone markets.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%

40% This $200 Android phone looks like a good deal, but it’s not
Source: Digital Trends
At one point, Motorola was making some pretty good Moto G phones. Unfortunately, the Moto G 5G (2024) is not one of them. While I like the overall design of the Moto G 5G (2024), with its vegan leather back, small camera bump, and curved edges, that’s not enough to redeem all of the phone’s other flaws. The low-res LCD display just feels so out of place given today’s standards. There are budget phones out there that use OLED panels, so still relying on a low-quality LCD screen is hard to accept. Combined with the low brightness tha makes its next to impossible to see outdoors, it’s a really disappointing setup. Not to mention, the performance is bad. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 with just 4GB RAM is barely useable, and even when it is, it’s not enjoyable with all the lagging and stuttering.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 40%

Moto G 5G (2024) Review
Source: Phone Arena
The Moto G 5G is a solid budget device for those looking for a reliable device that doesn't break the bank. At its MSRP of $199 USD, it is hard to argue with its value proposition. However, if Motorola is not your thing, there are other options out there at this same price point that may be of interest, such as the Samsung Galaxy 15 5G or the Google Pixel 6a. My experience with this device as I was testing it for this review was very positive. In fact, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed using this device over the flagships I'm used to. It may have something to do with how premium it felt in the hand or how easy it was to handle due to its smaller size (disclaimer: My hands are on the small-ish side). Either way, I found myself reaching for this device more often than my usual go-tos. I would highly recommend the Moto G 5G to others looking for a reliable and budget-friendly smartphone option that still delivers great performance. Its impressive battery life and 5G capabilities make it a solid choice for those in need of a dependable device for everyday use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2024

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Qualcomm Adreno 619: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 750G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance is a lot better than the old Adreno 612.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

SD 4 Gen 1: Mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo cores (two fast ARM Cortex-A78 based cores clocked at 2 GHz in a cluster and six power saving ARM Cortex-A55 based cores at 1.8 GHz) and a lower mid range Adreno 619 GPU. Supports only Wi-Fi 5 and is manufactured in 6 nm at TSMC.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

6.60":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.

The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. 

62.5%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

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