Motorola Moto G10 smartphone review: Stylish, sturdy, and affordable mobile phone

Happy 10th birthday, Moto G! Or rather to the 10th generation, since Motorola's mid-range smartphones have actually only been available under the name Moto G since 2013. Nevertheless, Motorola has expanded the lineup considerably for its birthday and introduced several higher-end mid-range smartphones with the Moto G30, Moto G50, and Moto G100.
The Moto G10, which is the cheapest phone in the series for the time being, carries on the generational naming convention correctly, despite the fact that Motorola didn't release the Moto G9 in Central Europe. However, if you look at last generation's Moto G9 Play, you'll find quite a lot of similarities to this year's Moto G10: Same display size and resolution as well as the same storage configuration.
So, is Motorola just selling us a slightly modified version of last year's model? Well, there's a new SoC, more cameras, and the MSRP is even lower at just under 150 Euros (~$178). In our review, we want to find out whether the changes make a real difference.
Possible contenders in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
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77.3 % v7 (old) | 04 / 2021 | Motorola Moto G10 SD 460, Adreno 610 | 200 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.50" | 1600x720 | |
77.9 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2020 | Motorola Moto G9 Play SD 662, Adreno 610 | 200 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.50" | 1600x720 | |
75.2 % v7 (old) | 02 / 2021 | Samsung Galaxy A12 Helio P35 MT6765, PowerVR GE8320 | 205 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.50" | 1600x720 | |
77.2 % v7 (old) | 01 / 2021 | OnePlus Nord N100 SD 460, Adreno 610 | 188 g | 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.52" | 1600x720 | |
78 % v7 (old) | 01 / 2021 | Xiaomi Poco M3 SD 662, Adreno 610 | 198 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.53" | 2340x1080 |
Case – Unusual, sturdy mobile phone
The Moto G10 has evolved considerably in terms of the case: The Moto G9 Play had a rather simply designed back, but the Moto G10 is a real eye-catcher. Available in Aurora Gray or Sakura Pearl, the case shimmers with an iridescent effect. But that's not all: Motorola has also come up with a wavy surface texture that is both eye-catching and clear to the touch when you run your hands over it. It looks very stylish and is comfortable to hold.
Yes, the back is still made of plastic, but its workmanship is very stable and clean, so it feels like you're holding a more expensive smartphone. Moreover, the Moto G10 is not affected by pressure applied at the front.
The dimensions and weight are exactly the same as the Moto G9 Play, and both smartphones also look very similar from the front with their waterdrop notches. The case is IP52-certified and, therefore, protected against dust and splashing water, but the Moto G10 isn't really waterproof.
Connectivity – Mobile payments are possible
Little has changed in terms of features compared with the Moto G9 Play: There's still 64 GB of eMMC flash storage and 4 GB of RAM. Users who still need more storage can use a microSD card for memory expansion, but one of the two SIM slots will have to be sacrificed in that case.
Radio reception is still possible, and the Moto G10 comes with NFC again, so that the smartphone can also be used for contactless payments.
Software – Moto with MyUX
The Moto G10 comes with Android 11, which is the latest version of Google's operating system. The security patches are from January 2021 and, therefore, no longer up to date.
The manufacturer also keeps Android very clean and the in-house MyUX only includes some apps from Motorola itself and the Facebook app, but it can be easily uninstalled. The proprietary Moto app makes it possible to personalize the phone extensively. For example, you can create designs with different fonts and icons, comprehensively adjust gesture controls, and configure gaming mode.
Communication and GPS – Normal data rates
LTE Cat. 4 with a maximum download rate of 150 Mb/s is no longer a high-speed standard, but it's completely sufficient for mobile Internet use when there's no need to download large amounts of data. The Moto G10 also offers the most important LTE frequencies, which allows you to leave your home country. However, you should check whether the smartphone works in the respective mobile network before traveling abroad. Reception quality is decent, but it drops to half every now and then in urban environments indoors.
Wi-Fi 5 is on board, and the Moto G10 achieves typical rates as well and is significantly faster than the Samsung Galaxy A12. The transfer rates fluctuate in our test with the Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router, but they always remain above 200 Mb/s.
Networking | |
iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
iperf3 receive AX12 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 |
Positioning via satellites is not possible indoors. However, our smartphone is positioned quickly and quite accurately at four meters outdoors.
In our practical test, we drove around in our car and used the Garmin Edge 520 as a comparison navigation device in addition to the Moto G10. Our test device is a bit off track a few times, but overall, it can track the route well. Therefore, the Moto G10 is adequate as a navigation device when absolute precision is not required.
Telephone and call quality – Possible droning
The phone app comes from Google and corresponds to the version installed on other Android smartphones.
Sound quality using the earpiece is decent, but a slight droning can be heard at high volumes. The microphone transmits quiet voices relatively clearly, but it also drones with loud voices. Sound quality is quite similar using the hands-free microphone and speaker, but you shouldn't speak too quietly here or your voice won't be transmitted anymore.
Cameras – Moto phone now with wide-angle lens
The camera setup has actually changed compared with the Moto G9 Play: The Moto G10 offers a wide-angle camera, something that the predecessor didn't have.
The main camera, on the other hand, remains the same, which isn't necessarily a good thing. In fact, the pictures look inaccurate in detail, and the smartphone also has problems displaying the rest of the scene with enough exposure in the case of the sunset in the surroundings image. There are two lenses with 2 megapixels each as support; one provides additional data for portrait blurring, and one serves as a macro camera in a special mode.
The new wide-angle camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels and takes decent pictures for the price range, but it's not particularly bright or detailed.
Video can be recorded in 1080p at 60 fps at most, but the image stabilizer is not available then. To use it, you have to limit videos to 30 fps. Both the main camera and the wide-angle or macro cameras can be used for videos, but you have to decide before recording; swapping between them is not possible while filming. Videos taken with the main camera look decently detailed and illuminated in view of the Moto G10's price, but the constantly pulsating autofocus is annoying.
The front-facing camera offers 8 megapixels and takes decent selfies that can also be enlarged a bit. However, you shouldn't expect an absolutely accurate representation of fine details like hair.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main lens plantMain lens surroundingsMain lens low lightWide-angle lensThe main camera has to prove its worth again in the test lab. It doesn't display surfaces very clearly in good light. In addition, the sharpness decreases slightly towards the edges, and it's only at an average level in the center.
The camera only sees shadows in very low light.


Accessories and warranty – Protective case included
Besides a 10-watt charger, the corresponding USB cable, and a SIM tool, there's also a silicon case in the box that protects the phone from bumps.
Motorola offers a 24-month warranty for its smartphones.
Input devices and handling – Fingerprint sensor needs a bit of time
The virtual keyboard comes from Google; it is easy to use and can be configured quite comprehensively. If you have a different preferred keyboard app or would simply like to replace the keyboard, you can download and install numerous other apps from Google's Play Store.
The touchscreen responds quickly to our inputs, but we noticed a significant difference in responsiveness compared with the 90 Hz display in the OnePlus Nord N100. Even when scrolling, a 60 Hz display simply doesn't feel as smooth.
The fingerprint sensor requires a bit of time before it unlocks the screen. However, it's dependable and also wakes up the smartphone reliably from standby mode. Face recognition can be used to unlock the phone as well.
Like the Moto G9 Play, the Moto 10 has its own button for Google Assistant. It's located above the volume rocker, and it's easy to confuse the buttons and accidentally start Google Assistant when you're in a hurry. Placing it on the left side of the case might have made more sense.
Display – Quite dim
In terms of size and resolution, the display meets the class standards, but Xiaomi shows that Full HD is also possible in this price range with the Poco M3. As a result, small fonts look a bit blurry on the screen.
However, the low brightness that we noticed in our tests is a bigger problem: The smartphone's display remains well below 400 cd/m² and behind all comparison devices even with a fully illuminated brightness sensor.
At least the black level of the IPS panel is quite low, which results in a passable contrast. Nevertheless, colors look relatively dull on the display.
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Brightness Distribution: 95 %
Center on Battery: 359 cd/m²
Contrast: 1994:1 (Black: 0.18 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 4.89 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.9
ΔE Greyscale 3.7 | 0.5-98 Ø5.1
92.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.292
Motorola Moto G10 IPS, 1600x720, 6.5" | Motorola Moto G9 Play IPS, 1600x720, 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A12 PLS-LCD, 1600x720, 6.5" | OnePlus Nord N100 IPS, 1600x720, 6.5" | Xiaomi Poco M3 IPS, 2340x1080, 6.5" | |
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Screen | -16% | -26% | 8% | 25% | |
Brightness middle | 359 | 450 25% | 458 28% | 474 32% | 465 30% |
Brightness | 347 | 428 23% | 427 23% | 456 31% | 428 23% |
Brightness Distribution | 95 | 88 -7% | 85 -11% | 86 -9% | 89 -6% |
Black Level * | 0.18 | 0.23 -28% | 0.53 -194% | 0.35 -94% | 0.21 -17% |
Contrast | 1994 | 1957 -2% | 864 -57% | 1354 -32% | 2214 11% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 4.89 | 5.49 -12% | 4.04 17% | 2.7 45% | 1.7 65% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.13 | 10.19 -25% | 6.84 16% | 4.89 40% | 3.5 57% |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 3.7 | 7.5 -103% | 4.8 -30% | 1.9 49% | 2.4 35% |
Gamma | 2.292 96% | 2.495 88% | 2.293 96% | 2.31 95% | 2.16 102% |
CCT | 7462 87% | 8711 75% | 7535 86% | 6430 101% | 6664 98% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
Screen flickering / PWM not detected | |||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8623 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. |
We didn't notice any PWM flickering, but response times are quite slow in return.
We found average deviations in our color reproduction tests using a spectrophotometer and the CalMAN software, which are even visible to the naked eye in some color tones. Overall, the Moto G10 is sufficiently accurate for private use, but it doesn't fulfill high expectations.
A slight blue tint is present in gray tones.
Display Response Times
↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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48 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 29 ms rise | |
↘ 19 ms fall | ||
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 99 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
67 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 35 ms rise | |
↘ 32 ms fall | ||
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 98 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (32.7 ms). |
You can use the Moto G10 outdoors if necessary, but the ambient brightness shouldn't be too strong, because otherwise, the screen will become illegible very quickly.
If you look at the screen from the side, you can still see the content very clearly, even at flat angles. However, brightness shifts considerably at times.
Performance – Less power than with other devices
Motorola uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 in the Moto G10, which seems a bit odd since the predecessor, the Moto G9 Play, is equipped with a more modern and faster Snapdragon 662.
At first glance, the two SoCs look relatively similar with eight cores each and the same graphics unit, the Adreno 610. However, the Snapdragon 460 offers a slightly lower clock rate and is manufactured in a 14 nm process, while the Snapdragon 662 is produced in an 11 nm process and should consequently be more energy-efficient.
This is clearly noticeable in the benchmarks: The Moto G10 is significantly slower than its predecessor. The smartphone offers enough power for its class, but you will have to deal with stuttering when running more demanding apps or several processes at the same time.
PCMark for Android | |
Work performance score (sort by value) | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (7036 - 7779, n=5) | |
Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (5316 - 5869, n=5) |
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (143097 - 154839, n=4) |
AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value) | |
Motorola Moto G10 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (4490 - 4919, n=4) |
Web browsing is also a bit slower with the Moto G10 than with the predecessor. You sometimes have to wait for content to load when scrolling, and images are also displayed after a brief waiting period from time to time. Overall, the phone is quite suitable for lower requirements or occasional Internet use.
Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=170, last 2 years) | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play (Chrome 85) | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chrome 87) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (17.8 - 26.8, n=3) | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) |
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chrome 87) | |
Motorola Moto G10 (Chrome 89) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (25.5 - 39.7, n=4) | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) |
Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=152, last 2 years) | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play (Chome 85) | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chome 87) | |
Motorola Moto G10 (Chome 89) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (15.3 - 23.6, n=4) | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) |
WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=78, last 2 years) | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play (Chrome 85) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chrome 87) | |
Motorola Moto G10 (Chrome 89) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (31 - 44, n=4) | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) |
Octane V2 - Total Score | |
Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=208, last 2 years) | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play (Chrome 85) | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
Motorola Moto G10 (Chrome 89) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chrome 87) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (4832 - 7517, n=4) | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) |
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
Samsung Galaxy A12 (Chrome 88) | |
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (5433 - 8215, n=4) | |
Motorola Moto G10 (Chrome 89) | |
OnePlus Nord N100 (Chrome 87) | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101) | |
Motorola Moto G9 Play (Chrome 85) | |
Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=168, last 2 years) |
* ... smaller is better
We use our Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 microSD to see how fast the card reader works. It actually delivers quite good transfer rates, and Android 11 might be partly responsible for that.
The eMMC storage that offers internal space for data delivers slightly faster transfer rates than usual in random mode, but it's otherwise at the typical class level. If you want faster storage, you'll have to look at the devices from OnePlus or Xiaomi, where loading times can be considerably shorter in some cases.
Motorola Moto G10 | Motorola Moto G9 Play | Samsung Galaxy A12 | OnePlus Nord N100 | Xiaomi Poco M3 | Average 64 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
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AndroBench 3-5 | 0% | -21% | 21% | 41% | -28% | 467% | |
Sequential Read 256KB | 295.9 | 315.2 7% | 269.7 -9% | 504 70% | 509 72% | 274 ? -7% | 1926 ? 551% |
Sequential Write 256KB | 172.4 | 187.2 9% | 211.6 23% | 219 27% | 269.2 56% | 176.6 ? 2% | 1545 ? 796% |
Random Read 4KB | 123 | 98.4 -20% | 65.4 -47% | 106.1 -14% | 147 20% | 59.4 ? -52% | 279 ? 127% |
Random Write 4KB | 64.5 | 96.1 49% | 39.1 -39% | 120.8 87% | 154.1 139% | 32.2 ? -50% | 319 ? 395% |
Sequential Read 256KB SDCard | 107.6 ? | 85.4 ? -21% | 77.4 ? -28% | 85.2 ? -21% | 85.9 ? -20% | 77.4 ? -28% | |
Sequential Write 256KB SDCard | 83.3 ? | 65.3 ? -22% | 61.6 ? -26% | 64.3 ? -23% | 64.2 ? -23% | 58.3 ? -30% |
Games – Often only at low detail levels
The Moto G10 is hardly suitable for playing demanding games. PUBG Mobile, for example, doesn't offer many graphics modes, or it only runs at a meager 25 fps at slightly higher settings.
Games are playable, and you can even reach a relatively stable 60 fps in Wild Rift using lower settings, but it's not much fun because you're never entirely safe from the next stutter. We verify the fps rates with GameBench's software.
The controls using the position sensor and touchscreen work quite reliably.
Emissions – No throttling
Temperature
At a maximum of 40.7 °C (~105 °F), which is only strongly limited to a spot on the back, you don't need to worry about the Moto G10 overheating.
At the same time, the phone proves to be very consistent in the 3DMark Wild Life stress test in terms of performance under prolonged load: After 20 runs, the computed frames are still as high as at the beginning.
3DMark - Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
Xiaomi Poco M3 | |
OnePlus Nord N100 | |
Motorola Moto G10 |
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 38.7 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40.7 °C / 105 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.1 °C / 79 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speaker
The mono speaker at the bottom edge can get quite loud and also sounds reasonably rich. However, high frequencies sound a bit unpleasant at maximum volume, so we would recommend listening to music at 3/4 of the maximum volume. There is hardly any bass here, but sound is relatively balanced overall.
Bluetooth 5.0 is supported, and sound can be transmitted cleanly over it, although without sound-enhancing codecs like aptX HD. There's also a 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones, and everything sounds clean here as well.
Motorola Moto G10 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 64.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 64.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 64.4% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (119.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 87% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 4% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 96% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Motorola Moto G9 Play audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 67.5% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 67.5% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 67.5% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (130.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 98% of all tested devices in this class were better, 2% similar, 0% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 36%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 100% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 0% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life – Fast charging? Not with the Moto G10
Energy consumption
The energy consumption of the Moto G10 is slightly higher than that of the OnePlus Nord N100 with the same SoC, but the differences are quite minimal. Other smartphones in this class also need comparable amounts of energy.
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Motorola Moto G10 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A12 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord N100 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco M3 6000 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Average of class Smartphone | |
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Power Consumption | -29% | -1% | 3% | 6% | -34% | |
Idle Minimum * | 0.5 | 1.1 -120% | 0.56 -12% | 0.5 -0% | 0.4967 ? 1% | 0.877 ? -75% |
Idle Average * | 1.8 | 1.6 11% | 1.8 -0% | 1.84 -2% | 1.79 ? 1% | 1.456 ? 19% |
Idle Maximum * | 2.3 | 2.6 -13% | 2.3 -0% | 1.87 19% | 2.13 ? 7% | 1.607 ? 30% |
Load Average * | 4 | 4.5 -13% | 3.9 2% | 3.99 -0% | 3.51 ? 12% | 6.72 ? -68% |
Load Maximum * | 5.8 | 6.4 -10% | 5.6 3% | 6.01 -4% | 5.4 ? 7% | 10.1 ? -74% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery life
5,000 mAh has now established itself as the standard battery capacity for budget smartphones. The Moto phone also manages slightly longer battery life than its predecessor, but it lags behind other comparable smartphones. However, 17:18 hours in our Wi-Fi test is a good rate overall, and it should be enough to last several days without a power outlet when used moderately.
The 10-watt charger was no cause for enthusiasm in our test, and the Moto G10 sometimes needs more than 2 hours for a full charge. This decision is a bit odd, especially since the predecessor still came with a 20-watt charger in the box.
Motorola Moto G10 5000 mAh | Motorola Moto G9 Play 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A12 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord N100 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco M3 6000 mAh | |
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Battery Runtime | -7% | 17% | 3% | 18% | |
Reader / Idle | 2546 | 3743 47% | 2513 -1% | 2756 8% | |
H.264 | 1059 | 887 -16% | 1206 14% | 1164 10% | |
WiFi v1.3 | 1038 | 962 -7% | 1288 24% | 1149 11% | 1249 20% |
Load | 301 | 336 12% | 267 -11% | 404 34% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict – Light and shadows
The Motorola Moto G10 looks stylish, is sturdy, finally comes with a wide-angle camera, and the manufacturer's price is even lower than with the previous generation's Moto G9 Play. In exchange, however, the SoC is older and slower, which is surprising in view of the low-cost mid-range competition that has become strong in the meantime.
Overall, the Moto G10 does well, and it scores points with decent positioning accuracy, NFC for contactless payments, and low heat buildup. Battery life is at a good level as well, but it has to be noted at this point that we tested the Moto G9 Play with Android 10 while the Moto G10 was running Android 11. The differences in runtimes might be due to the more modern software.
The Moto G10 is attractive, well built, and inexpensive, but it's not the fastest smartphone in its price range.
Motorola probably wanted to differentiate the Moto G10 more clearly from the new alternatives, such as the Moto G30, and made it a bit cheaper and weaker as a result. At the same time, you get a stylish and sturdy smartphone. If the camera isn't that important to you and if you can do without a 90 Hz display, you should consider the Moto G10 when looking for a cheap smartphone.
However, a look at the predecessor, the Moto G9 Play that is now priced at a similar level, can't hurt if you want a bit more performance.
Price and availability
At the time of writing, you can find the Motorola Moto G10 on Amazon in the gray version with 128 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM for approximately $210.
Motorola Moto G10
- 04/07/2021 v7 (old)
Florian Schmitt