Motorola Moto G15
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, Videos @1080p/30fps
Price comparison
Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews for the Motorola Moto G15
You can already buy the Motorola Moto G15 for less than $150. The affordable phone features a super attractive and well-made case with a stylish faux leather back. A large battery and practical wide-angle camera are additionally strong arguments in favor of the phone. We took a closer look in this review.
Source: Ausdroid
Honestly, I found it hard to try and become attached to this device. There are some positives on paper regarding the camera and battery life, but the issues with software updates and the camera in real life, alongside the lack of an IP water rating (instead, it is merely water repellent), make it hard to say yes and go out and buy one today. If you’re after a budget phone for say as a work device or in the need for a dual SIM device or if you’re not a power users or looking for your first android device, yes I can see this being a potential option but honestly, I just don’t see this device being more over time, becoming a paper weight and needing to upgrade in say 12 months or so. Yes, budget devices are meant to be easily replaceable, but it would have been nice to break this mould, but beggars can’t be choosers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Tech Advisor
The Moto G15 isn’t a particularly good phone, but it’s also not a particularly bad sub-£150 phone. In fact, with its pleasant design, clean UI, decent battery life, and big sharp screen, there’s a lot to like. But the performance is distinctly sub-par, the display isn’t fluid or OLED, and there are even a couple of annoying elements to Motorola’s usually well-judged software – including a poor update promise. Meanwhile, the camera and battery life are perfectly adequate, but certainly nothing to write home about. If the Moto G15 indicates anything, it’s that spending less than £200 on a brand new phone isn’t such good value as it might seem to be. You’re better off spending the same money on an older but more premium phone instead.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Gadgetguy
If you can afford to spend a little more than $200, then the Motorola Moto G15 is certainly one to consider. You might argue the Moto G05 is better value at only $179, with roughly the same specs, but it depends on where your priorities lie. If you’d appreciate the Moto G15’s sharper screen and make the most of its extra ultra-wide camera lens, then it’s perhaps an extra $50 well spent.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 90% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Motorola Moto G15 and G15 Power are designed for users on a budget who prioritize a clean interface, solid performance, and excellent battery life. While both models handle everyday tasks well, compromises are inevitable to keep the price point appealing. Of these two phones, the Moto G15 Power stands out more as it offers a bigger battery and faster charging. Thus, it become a practical option for those who value long-lasting battery life. That said, these phones do lack modern perks like 5G connectivity, higher refresh rate, and appropriate brightness nits. Besides this, the camera performance is just mediocre. If display quality and overall features are important to you, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro might be a better choice.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2025
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tudo Celular
PT→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70%
Source: Target HD
PT→ENNegative: Unsupported 5G; poor selfie camera; slow 18W charging; eMMC 5.1 memory only; 4GB RAM.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/20/2024
Source: Target HD
PT→ENPositive: Great display; 256GB ROM; decent cameras; long battery life; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/19/2024
Source: Target HD
PT→ENPositive: Nice cameras; bright display; big screen; very long battery life; 256GB ROM. Negative: Only 4GB RAM; unsupported 5G; average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/18/2024
Source: Co Nowego
PL→ENPositive: Attractive price; long battery life; beautiful design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/05/2025
Comment
Model:
Motorola's Moto G series has long been known for offering flexible options across the budget range, but the Moto G15 finds itself in a competitive and tricky spot. Positioned as the successor to the Moto G14 and launching alongside the cheaper Moto G05, the G15's value proposition is harder to justify unless it’s discounted significantly. The Moto G15 sticks to the standard design expected from budget phones, featuring a 6.7-inch LCD display. While the display offers a Full HD resolution (2400x1080 pixels), it lacks the 90Hz refresh rate found in the Moto G05, which may be a dealbreaker for those used to smoother scrolling. The phone also sports a plastic build with a "vegan leather" finish, which might not appeal to everyone, though it does come with a case in the box. On the right side of the phone, one can find the standard volume buttons above a power button that doubles as a fingerprint reader. While the reader is functional, it is not the fastest. The phone supports dual Nano SIM cards and a microSD card, making it a solid option for users who need expanded storage. The Moto G15 upgrades its camera setup from the previous G14, now featuring a 50MP wide sensor and a 5MP ultra-wide lens, along with an 8MP front camera. This gives it an edge over the G05, which lacks an ultra-wide sensor. However, as expected in this price range, the camera struggles in low light and fast-moving conditions, with digital zoom maxing out at 6x, producing disappointing results.
The Moto G15 is equipped with a 5,200mAh battery, which is on par with the G05 and slightly above the Android average. Battery life is generally solid for basic tasks, though performance can dip with extended usage. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the Moto G15 does not deliver a significant performance boost over the Moto G05. While it is sufficient for light tasks, the phone can feel sluggish with prolonged use, particularly when handling more demanding apps. There is also no RAM or CPU upgrade compared to the G14, which limits its appeal for users expecting better performance year-on-year. The Moto G15 runs Android 15 out of the box, but Motorola has stated that this will be the only major Android version it receives, with just two years of security updates. While this is typical for budget phones, it places the G15 behind mid-range devices, especially those from brands like Samsung and Google that offer longer software support. The Motorola Moto G15 is a functional budget phone, but it faces stiff competition from the Moto G05 and other devices in the same price range. Its solid battery life, decent camera setup, and the inclusion of dual SIM support and a microSD slot make it appealing for users on a budget, but its performance limitations and lack of software updates may make it less appealing over time.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Helio G81: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz. Compared to the old Helio G80, the G81 offers support for 120Hz displays.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.72":
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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
67.06%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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