Verdict on the Motorola Moto G77
The Motorola Moto G77 is an attractive and slim mid-range smartphone. The phone features good speakers and a highly bright display while equally offering good battery life.
Thanks to Motorola's design philosophy with Pantone colors and a faux leather back, the phone has a high-quality look that doesn't warp together with a great finish.
However, the Moto G77 lacks any form of complete water ingress protection, and you won't find a microSD reader either. So, you will have to make do with the 256 GB storage, which is unfortunately not particularly fast.
The SoC could also do with more power for a much smoother operation.
The fingerprint sensor is positioned very low on the screen, but it works reliably. The software is kept up to date for four years, which does not actually comply with EU regulations.
The cameras take decent pictures, but you shouldn't expect too much flexibility.
Overall, the Motorola Moto G77 is a slim and attractive mid-range phone with good battery run times that could do with a little more performance.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
Prices for the Motorola Moto G77 start at around €280 at online retailers such as Amazon.de. The Moto G77 is not yet available in the US, but the somewhat equivalent Moto G Power 2026 can be purchased unlocked for $299.99 on Amazon US.
- $210.00Motorola Moto G75 5G (XT2437-2) Dual Sim 8+256GB | International Model | GSM Factory Unlocked | Compatible with Metro PCS, T-Mobile, Mint, Tello | 6.78" LCD Display | 50MP Camera - (Gray)
- $110.87Motorola Moto G Power 5G | 2024 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/128GB | 50MP Camera | Midnight Blue
- $215.41Motorola Moto G Power - 2025 | Unlocked | Made for US 8/128GB | 50MP Camera | Leaf Green
Table of Contents
- Verdict on the Motorola Moto G77
- Specifications
- Build and features: Pantone colors and eSIM
- Communication and operation: Rather slow WLAN
- Software and sustainability: Updates for four years
- Cameras: Light-sensitive but slimmed down
- Display: Very bright and color accurate
- Performance, emissions, and battery life: Needs more power
- Notebookcheck's overall impressions of the Motorola Moto G77
- Potential alternatives in comparison
Specifications
Build and features: Pantone colors and eSIM
Motorola's design philosophy relies on Pantone colors. These usually color a back made of a synthetic leather-like material as is the case with our Moto G77 unit. Available color options include Black Olive, a slightly brownish black shade, and Shaded Spruce, a blue-green variant.
The chassis is very well made and can hardly be twisted. Compared to the predecessor Moto G75, our test device is significantly slimmer and lighter even though it has slightly more battery capacity.
The Moto G77 is not really water resistant, it is only protected against splash water.
8 GB RAM and 256 GB of storage are installed in the smartphone, which puts it on par with the rest of its class. Memory expansion via microSD is not possible. In addition to a nano-SIM, an eSIM can also be used.
Communication and operation: Rather slow WLAN
You have to make do with Wi-Fi 5 with Moto G77. Surprising, considering that the Moto G75 already offered Wi-Fi 6, and the OnePlus Nord CE 5 showed that Wi-Fi 6 is possible with higher speeds in this price range.
Unfortunately, you will have to make do with typical Wi-Fi 5 speeds with MIMO 1x1. We also observed slight drops during our test with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router.
Many 4G and 5G frequencies are available for mobile communications. The reception was mostly stable during our test with random samples.
The fingerprint reader is hidden behind the screen and is positioned quite far down. This is good for small hands but can lead to problems with protruding phone cases.
The reader reacts quickly and unlocks the phone with short processing times. 2D face recognition via the front camera is also possible.
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| Motorola Moto G75 | |
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
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| OnePlus Nord CE 5 | |
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| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
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| Average of class Smartphone | |
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Software and sustainability: Updates for four years
Android 16 comes pre-installed and updates are planned until January 2030. System updates up to Android 19 are also planned. This is a reasonable period, but other manufacturers such as Samsung offer a significantly longer security update period.
In terms of sustainability, the phone comes in a box that uses no plastic. Otherwise, nothing is known about recycling quotas or the CO2 footprint.
Cameras: Light-sensitive but slimmed down
Motorola is particularly keen to impress with its main camera that sports 108 MP and a large aperture of f/1.7, so that plenty of light hits the sensor. However, the video capabilities have been reduced compared to its predecessor: 4K videos are no longer possible.
The images from the main camera actually look well-lit and offer a decent level of detail. In low light, however, the dynamic range quickly decreases in dark areas. There is also an 8 MP wide-angle camera, which does not take very detailed photos.
The 32 MP selfie camera shoots quite acceptable selfies that also show acceptable details.
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 camera: PlantMain camera: EnvironmentMain camera: Low lightWide-angle camera
Display: Very bright and color accurate
The AMOLED screen of the Moto G77 has excellent luminosity and can therefore hold its own even in bright environments. The color reproduction is also very accurate.
However, you have to live with PWM flickering in the 100 Hz range. Sensitive people should therefore try out the screen before buying.
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Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 1558 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 0.79 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.76}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 1.3 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5}
100% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.24
CCT: 6489 K
| Motorola Moto G77 AMOLED, 2772x1272, 6.8" | Motorola Moto G75 IPS, 2388x1080, 6.8" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G AMOLED, 2392x1080, 6.8" | OnePlus Nord CE 5 AMOLED, 2392x1080, 6.8" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -71% | -25% | -22% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 1558 | 947 -39% | 979 -37% | 1315 -16% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 1526 | 946 -38% | 969 -37% | 1300 -15% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 96 | 95 -1% | 95 -1% | 97 1% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | 0.46 | |||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 0.79 | 2.53 -220% | 1.3 -65% | 1.22 -54% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.97 | 4.91 -65% | 2.6 12% | 2.7 9% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.3 | 2.1 -62% | 1.6 -23% | 2 -54% |
| Gamma | 2.24 98% | 2.237 98% | 2.23 99% | 2.258 97% |
| CCT | 6489 100% | 6733 97% | 6688 97% | 6503 100% |
| Contrast (:1) | 2059 |
* ... smaller is better
| Display / APL18 Peak Brightness | |
| Motorola Moto G77 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
| Display / HDR Peak Brightness | |
| Motorola Moto G77 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 103 Hz Amplitude: 10 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 103 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 103 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 7999 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness)
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.1 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 1.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.8 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.4 ms). | ||
Performance, emissions, and battery life: Needs more power
The MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is quite weak on the chest and lets the Moto G77 fall somewhat behind the competition in terms of performance. It is generally sufficient for smooth operation, but there are not many reserves for demanding tasks.
The heat build-up on the casing remains very moderate even under prolonged load, and we can only detect minimal throttling in the 3DMark stress tests.
The hybrid stereo speakers sound very good and are powerful, but they become a lot more treble-heavy at full volume. If you turn the volume down a notch, you get a much fuller sound. Many audio codecs are available for wireless sound transmission via Bluetooth 5.4.
The 5,200 mAh battery is typical for the class. At just under 20 hours of battery life in our WLAN test, the Moto G77 achieves a good value and outperforms most competitors in the price range. This should easily last a day with medium use of the phone without charging.
If the phone does need to be plugged in, it will be fully charged again in around 1:30 hours thanks to 30 W charging speeds.
| Motorola Moto G77 | Motorola Moto G75 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 5 | Average 256 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 60% | 50% | 62% | -4% | 171% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 522.1 | 1023.1 96% | 911.87 75% | 1235 137% | 817 ? 56% | 2140 ? 310% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 494.6 | 868.4 76% | 867.34 75% | 795 61% | 381 ? -23% | 1841 ? 272% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 217.2 | 285.3 31% | 222.77 3% | 222 2% | 170.8 ? -21% | 294 ? 35% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 206.2 | 279.5 36% | 302.72 47% | 302 46% | 146.2 ? -29% | 346 ? 68% |
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 35.2 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 38.7 °C / 102 F, compared to the average of 34 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.1 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G75 | |
| Motorola Moto G77 | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Motorola Moto G75 | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G77 | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 5 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G75 | |
Motorola Moto G77 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (87.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 32.8% lower than median
(-) | bass is not linear (17.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 9.8% higher than median
(±) | linearity of mids is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.7% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (31.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 81% of all tested devices in this class were better, 3% similar, 16% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 90% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 8% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
OnePlus Nord CE 5 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 30.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (10.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 6.6% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 42% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 51% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 60% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 33% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
| Motorola Moto G77 5200 mAh | Motorola Moto G75 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 5520 mAh | OnePlus Nord CE 5 5200 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -2% | -17% | -15% | |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 50 | 50.4 1% | 36.6 -27% | |
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 20 | 19.6 -2% | 19 -5% | 16.9 -15% |
| Load (h) | 5.2 | 5 -4% | 4.2 -19% | |
| H.264 (h) | 22.2 | 21.1 |
Notebookcheck's overall impressions of the Motorola Moto G77
The Motorola Moto G77 is stylish, quite light, and features good speakers and a bright screen. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of performance.
Motorola Moto G77
- 03/01/2026 v8
Florian Schmitt
Total Sustainability Score: Potential alternatives in comparison
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 76.7%  | Motorola Moto G77 Mediatek Dimensity 6400 ⎘ ARM Mali-G57 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | List Price: 300€ | 182 g | 256 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.78" 2772x1272 450 PPI AMOLED |
2. 77.4%  | Motorola Moto G75 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | List Price: 299€ | 205 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.78" 2388x1080 387 PPI IPS |
3. 76.5%  | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: $339.99 List Price: 300€ | 178 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.77" 2392x1080 388 PPI AMOLED |
4. 80.8%  | OnePlus Nord CE 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8350 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP6 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB | Amazon: List Price: 349€ | 199 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.77" 2392x1080 388 PPI AMOLED |
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