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Motorola Moto G30

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Motorola Moto G30
Motorola Moto G30 (Moto G30 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 8 x 1.8 - 2 GHz, Kryo 260
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
Display
6.50 inch 20:9, 1600 x 720 pixel 270 PPI, capacitive touchscreen , LCD IPS, glossy: yes, 90 Hz
Storage
128 GB eMMC Flash, 128 GB 
, 105 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD up to 512 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Acceleration sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, OTG, Miracast
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, LTE: Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 7, 38 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz), Band 12, 13, 17, 28 (700 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz), Band 41 (TD-LTE2500); GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz; UMTS: Band 8 (900 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MH, Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9 x 165 x 76 ( = 0.35 x 6.5 x 2.99 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 64 MPix (ƒ/1.7, 1.4 µm) + 8 MP (ƒ/2.2, 1.12 µm) + 2 MP (ƒ/2.4, 1.75 µm) + 2 MP (ƒ/2.4, 1.75 µm)
Secondary Camera: 13 MPix (ƒ/2,2, 1,12 µm)
Additional features
Speakers: Mono, Keyboard: Virtual, Headset, Case, charger, USB-C cable, MyUX, 24 Months Warranty, Widevine L1, SAR: head 0,71 W/kg, body 1,50 W/kg, fanless
Weight
197 g ( = 6.95 oz / 0.43 pounds), Power Supply: 75 g ( = 2.65 oz / 0.17 pounds)
Price
189 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 74.45% - average
Average of 30 scores (from 36 reviews)
price: 67%, performance: 68%, features: 65%, display: 76% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 74%, ergonomy: 75%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G30

77.6% Motorola Moto G30 Review: 90-Hz smartphone with an IP certification and NFC for less than 180 Euros | Notebookcheck
The Moto G30 has an impressive specifications sheet. The low-priced mid-range smartphone features a 90-Hz screen, a quad-camera system, a 3.5-mm audio jack and a dual-SIM card slot that also supports microSD cards. Read our extensive review to learn about the weaknesses of the Motorola Moto G30.
Motorola Moto G30 Dual Sim
Source: GSM Choice English
Moto G30 is a reasonably priced smartphone that has a lot to offer - especially in terms of gigabytes and great uptime. More conservative users will like the presence of an FM radio, headphone jack and support for microSD cards. The enthusiasm is extinguished by average cameras and the HD + screen. The model under review is one of the low-end phones, and unfortunately there are always some compromises here - often, as in the case of Moto G30, they concern cameras, performance and screen. Undoubtedly, this model has many advantages, but there is nothing that would make it particularly distinguishable. Especially that smartphones from realme, Xiaomi or Oppo are quite encouraging in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2021
88% Motorola Moto G30 review – Impressive Budget Smartphone with 90Hz Display
Source: Root Nation English
In my opinion, the Moto G30 is a budget smartphone for people who are ready to spend 150 euros. I have nothing against the Chinese devices (Moto itself is now under the wing of Lenovo), but Motorola smartphones stand out for pure Android without any bloatware and with excellent optimization of hardware and software.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%
80% Motorola Moto G30 review: Is this one Moto too many?
Source: Expert Reviews English
All in all, the G30 is yet another solid budget phone from Motorola, and well priced at £160. But the company’s myriad budget options raise a dilemma here. While there are undoubtedly improvements over the G9 Play, does the addition of a 90Hz screen, an ultra-wide camera lens and double the storage (when both have microSD card support) change anything for most people? I’d argue probably not, and given phone prices only go in one direction, the majority of budget buyers would probably be better served looking for discounts on the last generation instead. After all, they have identical internal performance thanks to the shared chipset. It’s still a great phone for the money, but for a handset with a name that implies a multi-generational leap (21 generations, to be exact) it feels like evolution rather than revolution. Mo’ Motos, mo’ problems.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Ausdroid Reviews: Moto G30 – A mid-range device done well
Source: Ausdroid English
I have to say, the Moto G30 does offer some great features for the price tag and I am pretty impressed with the phone in general. The Moto G30 does offer some great specs for those who don’t want all the bells and whistles that come along with a hefty price tag, if you are looking for a good low to mid-range phone at a reasonable price, the Moto G30 is worthy of consideration.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Moto G30 Review
Source: Tech Advisor English
Motorola makes a predictable budget handset in the Moto G30. You get all the basics, great battery life and a 90Hz display, but underwhelming cameras may prompt eyes (and wallets) to wander elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%
Moto G30 Review: Cutting the right corners
Source: The Times of India English
For a budget smartphone, the Moto G30 provides great value at the current price of ₹10,999. The cameras take good photos, while the phone can handle daily tasks well, with barely any lag or stutters. Since this is a budget phone, it will eventually wear down with time if you keep using it for heavy tasks, which is worth keeping in mind while considering this device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/04/2021
70% Moto G30 review: stock Android and 90Hz screen on a budget
Source: 91mobiles English
The Moto G30 is a capable phone, and has all the traits of a worthy budget-focused smartphone. It offers a decent set of cameras, reasonable performance, good battery like, clean software, and an impressive 90Hz screen. The niggles include slow shutter times with the night mode, a missing dedicated slot for the microSD card, and the heavy weight. The recently-released Redmi Note 10 can offer better features such as a Super AMOLED panel, a better quad-camera setup, exquisite design, faster charging speeds, an IR blaster, superior performance, and a dedicated microSD card slot, all of which is available for a price of Rs 11,999. However, the 90Hz refresh rate and the cleaner software makes the Moto G30 worth a closer look.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Motorola Moto G30 review: Worth every penny?
Source: India Today English
Motorola is a go-to brand if you are looking for a budget device, more so because of its clean Android experience. At just Rs 10,999, it comes with an impressive camera setup and an extremely good processor if you want to perform basic tasks. The battery life in the Moto G30 is also pretty decent, given its price tag. So that makes it a suitable device in the budget category.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G30 Review: Safe All-Rounder
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
Motorola has priced the Moto G10 Power and the Moto G30 quite close to each other, and choosing between them is not all that easy. The Moto G30 offers slightly better performance than the Moto G10 Power, but has a smaller battery. It still isn't the fastest in this price range, and if you are looking specifically for performance, the Realme Narzo 30A (Review) offers better. If you don't mind spending a little extra, the new Redmi Note 10 (Review) offers much better value for your money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
68% Motorola Moto G30 review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Moto G30 is not the Moto G from late 2013, which you could recommend as the universal best option for a full-featured smartphone on a budget. The Moto G gradually evolved from that one phone to an entire lineup, and none of the lineup members today is the no-brainer purchase that the original was.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 68%
85% Motorola Moto G30 review
Source: Phone Arena English
I think it is. It’s a very solid midranger. It runs OK so long as you are not expecting it to handle heavy apps or serious multi-tasking and its camera can take a few good shots (but not videos). It can easily last you a day and it’s a solid device for those that just want a smartphone to stay connected, without going too fancy with it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
70% Moto G30 review
Source: Techradar English
The Moto G30 is good for its price, and certainly beats out its G10 sibling, as a fine all-rounder. Save for its stellar battery performance there are no stand-out aspects to the phone though, and depending on what you’re looking for, another handset might offer more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Moto G30 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
Chunky, chinny, and notch-heavy, even with its clunky design, the Moto G30 is still a cracking low-cost smartphone for a certain type of user. Sitting alongside the Moto G9 Power and offering a slightly smaller, significantly more iridescent alternative with virtually identical innards — the fact it costs less and offers more is its saving grace.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G30 review: Is this one Moto too many?
Source: Expert Reviews English
All in all, the G30 is yet another solid budget phone from Motorola, and well priced at £160. But the company’s myriad budget options raise a dilemma here. While there are undoubtedly improvements over the G9 Play, does the addition of a 90Hz screen, an ultra-wide camera lens and double the storage (when both have microSD card support) change anything for most people?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Moto G30 review: Low-price but all high praise?
Source: Pocket Lint English
Although there's a share of criticism - three of the four cameras are poor, the Pastel Sky finish is questionable - in the interests of context there's little else out there at this price point that can even compete. So long as your expectations are in check then the Moto G30 is one of the best budget phones around.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2021
80% Motorola Moto G30 review
Source: Stuff TV English
Packs in a lot for anyone on a tight budget, even if not every feature adds a lot of value. The Moto G30 is ultra-affordable and its performance won't frustrate, but if you can stretch just a little further, rivals offer an even slicker experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

79% Motorola Moto G30: Mittelklasse für unter 200 Euro im Test
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 79%
70% Zuverlässiges Einsteiger-Smartphone
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Moto G30 vorgestellt: Mittelklasse für unter 200 Euro im Check
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Positive: Good price; nice display; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/16/2021
77% Motorola Moto G30, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2021
Rating: Total score: 77%
72% Motorola Moto G30 review: smartphone de gama média tradicional em 2021
Source: 4G News Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 60% performance: 70% display: 60% mobility: 90% workmanship: 60%
Review Moto G30 | Intermediário honesto, mas só no preço certo
Source: Canaltech Portuegese PT→EN
Positive: Nice display; decent hardware. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2021
65% Recensione Motorola Moto G10 e Moto G30: grande autonomia e software per tutti
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 58% features: 66%
75% Recensione MOTOROLA MOTO G30
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% display: 68% mobility: 89% workmanship: 69%
Recensione Motorola Moto G30
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life; quick charging; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2021
Unboxing Motorola Moto G30
Source: Smartphone Italia Italian IT→EN
Positive: Big screen; nice display; decent hardware; great cameras; large battery capacity. Negative: Plastic case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2021
70% Motorola Moto G30 review: zware budgettelefoon met geweldige accu
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Motorola Moto G30 - vertrouwde kennismaking
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Test du Motorola Moto G30: Un smartphone milieu de gamme digne de confiance
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
75% Recenzja Moto g30 – kanibalizm w rodzinie smartfonów Motoroli trwa w najlepsze
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%
71% [Recenzja] Motorola Moto G30 – ciekawa propozycja za 900 złotych
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70%
80% Recenze Motorola Moto G30: 90Hz displej a dva dny výdrže
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 74% features: 82% mobility: 91% workmanship: 84%
35% Test Motorola Moto G30
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 35%
83% Test Motorola Moto G30
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
83% Motorola G30 test | et fornuftigt køb
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 83%
70% Test: Moto G30 – Budget med hög lägstanivå
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 610: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 665) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. The performance of the GPU is between the Adreno 510 and 512/612 and therefore in the lower mid range. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.

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 662: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores in a cluster and two power saving 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores) and a rather slow Adreno 610 GPU. Manufactured in a 11 nm LPP process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.50":

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. 


74.45%: 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.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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