Motorola Moto G82 5G smartphone review: OLED, optical image stabilization and large battery
The Motorola Moto G82 5G does not have a direct counterpart in Motorola's 2021 portfolio, but it is most likely a successor to the Moto G71. The SoC remains unchanged, so the OIS-equipped camera is the 'new and improved' highlight of the successor.
The Moto G82 5G falls into the mid-range with a recommended retail price of EUR 329. Meanwhile, there are many other exciting devices that offer sufficent power for everyday use, long runtimes and decent cameras, so let's examine how the Moto G82 performs in comparison.
Note for international readers: As the Motorola Moto G82 5G was only recently released, availability appears to be sporadic and prices uncertain (see "Price and Availability" at the end of this review for more details).
Possible Competitors in Comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.7 % v7 (old) | 07 / 2022 | Motorola Moto G82 5G SD 695 5G, Adreno 619 | 173 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.60" | 2400x1080 | |
| 80.5 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2022 | Realme 9 Pro SD 695 5G, Adreno 619 | 195 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.60" | 2412x1080 | |
| 84.1 % v7 (old) | 03 / 2022 | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Dimensity 900, Mali-G68 MP4 | 173 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 | |
| 80.2 % v7 (old) | 07 / 2021 | Nokia X10 SD 480, Adreno 619 | 220 g | 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.67" | 2400x1080 | |
| 80.3 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2022 | Huawei Nova 9 SE SD 680, Adreno 610 | 191 g | 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.78" | 2388x1080 |
Case: Plexiglass and IP certification
The Moto smartphone is relatively light and also somewhat more compact than other smartphones in this class, but still probably too big for small hands. The case is made of PMMA, a plastic also known as Plexiglas. It appears very sturdy and can hardly be twisted, but cracks under strongly applied pressure.
Thanks to the rounded glass edges on the back, the smartphone feels good to use and looks quite modern with its relatively straight sides. But the transition between various surface materials is noticeable when handling the device. Colors come in dark gray or a creamy white, and both are decorated with a delicate dot pattern on the back. Unfortunately, our gray test device proves rather susceptible to fingerprints.
The Moto G82 5G has an IP52 rating, which translates to protection against dust. However, in terms of protection against liquids, the smartphone is certified as only water resistant (and not waterproof), so it should not be immersed in water.
Equipment: 3.5 mm audio port included
With 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of mass storage, the Moto G82 5G cuts a good figure in its class. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G offers 2 GB more RAM, but this is unlikely to make a huge difference in practice. Bluetooth 5.1 and NFC for contactless payment services are also included.
Nostalgics will be happy about the 3.5 mm audio port that allows for the direct connection of analog headphones or speakers.
microSD Card Reader
The card reader can handle micro-SD cards up to 1 TB. However, in order to use this feature, users have to give up one of the two SIM slots.
Under testing with our Angelbird AV Pro V60 microSD reference card, speeds prove to be average.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Realme 9 Pro (Angelbird V60) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Angelbird V60) | |
| Nokia X10 (Angelbird V60) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software: Only occasional updates
Android 12 serves as the basis for Motorola's MyUX, which hardly differs from the stock Android. All extensions, such as gesture control or design settings, are pooled in the Moto app.
At the beginning of our review process, the security patches were from March 2022 and thus in urgent need of an update. Towards the end of the review, we received an update (June 2022), which shows that you should only expect an update every 3 months. In total, Motorola only offers 3 years of security updates for its smartphones. In terms of system updates, two major Android updates are promised, but other providers, such as Nokia or Samsung, now offer much more.
DRM-L1 certification is provided, so HD streaming is possible in apps like Netflix and the like.
Communication & GNSS: Usable in many countries
The Moto G82 offers Wi-Fi 5 as the fastest Wi-Fi standard. Under testing with our Asus ROG AXE11000 reference router, the smartphone achieves decent transfer rates, but the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is significantly faster overall. Transfer rates are very stable both when sending and receiving.
Of course, 5G (the latest mobile standard) is installed, and 5G standalone can also be used. Many 4G frequencies are available, so the phone can be used for mobile internet access in large number of countries.
During our review, we also randomly tested the reception quality of the smartphone and compared it with various high-end phones from our database. Indeed, the Moto G82 has strong reception, even indoors.
| Networking | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
Outdoors, it takes a moment before the location is pinpointed with an accuracy of 4 meters. The variety of available satellites is sufficient, but there are other smartphones with more connections.
For real world testing, we went for a bike ride and took the Garmin Venu 2 smartwatch for comparison.
The Moto G82's tracking is not so precise: even in less problematic areas with lots of open space, the route is not accurately tracked and the smartphone partly places us in the water when we cross a bridge. Users who value accurate localization should thus look elsewhere.
Telephony & Voice Quality: Only moderately clear conversations
Here, Google's phone app is used, which is tidily designed and is also used by many other manufacturers, so adjustment to the use of the Moto G82 should be unproblematic.
It is advisable to use the earpiece than the inbuilt loudspeaker when making calls: The earpiece sounds quite clear and the microphone picks up our voice quite clearly, as long as you speak fairly loudly. You should also not speak too quietly when making calls via the hands-free module and the loudspeaker, otherwise the receiver will not hear anything. Moreover, the loudspeaker also sounds very muffled and reproduces sound with audible noise at maximum volume.
Cameras: OIS for the main camera on the Moto G82
Features that are typical for the price range of the Moto G82 are a 50-megapixel main camera, Full HD video recording, as well as a wide-angle and a macro lens. Our review sample has all these and more: The main camera offers additional protection against shaking via optical image stabilization - a nice feature that is otherwise hard to get for so little money.
The main camera of the Moto G82 usually doesn't take pictures in full resolution, but uses only a quarter, making pixels larger and more light-sensitive. Image sharpness is at a medium level and a slight blooming is visible in very bright areas. Unfortunately, the camera system only offers basic lighting in very low light and high contrast environments. The realme 9 Pro, for example, does better here.
The wide-angle camera lacks detail and clearly loses sharpness towards the edges, but is still suitable for snapshots. The selfie camera at the front has a resolution of 16 MP and provides enough detail for enlarging images.
Videos can be recorded in Full HD with 60 fps at most. The OnePlus Nord CE 2, by comparison, offers 4K recordings. Autofocus and brightness adjustment react a bit sluggishly from time to time, and images can become grainy in dark areas. The video function can be used for short recordings, but there are better quality cameras in this price range.
Image Comparison
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In laboratory testing, the camera produces average sharpnesss and has problems with some color transitions, but the contrast is satisfactory.
Accessories & Warranty: Buying accessories is difficult
Upon purchase, buyers receive a charger, a USB cable, a SIM tool and a silicone bumper.
Motorola's online accessories store is less well-stocked and mainly offers accessories for older devices. We were unable to find any accessories for the Moto G82 in its German store.
The manufacturer offers a 24-month warranty for its smartphone in Germany. This may vary from country to country, so be sure to check with your supplier before purchasing.
Input Devices & Operation: Fingerprint sensor somewhat slow
The 120 HZ display functions smoothly in use and also reacts very sensitively to input in the peripheral areas.
The fingerprint sensor is integrated into the standby button on the right side of the case, which is easy to reach with the right thumb or the index finger of the left hand and recognizes the imprint very reliably. However, there is a one-second delay until the homescreen is displayed after unlocking.
Unlocking via facial recognition is also possible, but not quite as secure due to the use of a purely software solution.
Display: Motorola offers an OLED for little money
The OLED screen of the Moto G82 5G can get quite bright. It does not come close to high-end smartphones in terms of brightness, but it is among the best in its price range with an average of 640 nits. The slightly expanded Full HD resolution is also class standard.
We observed the typical PWM flickering, but Motorola has integrated a DC dimming mode in its software (i.e. in the display settings), as an option called "Flicker prevention". This adjusts the flickering uniformly to the refresh rate, thereby remedying the issue and preventing a nuisance for many users. However, colors can also become distorted at low brightness.
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Brightness Distribution: 96 %
Center on Battery: 635 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.96 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 4.8 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
95.1% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.214
| Motorola Moto G82 5G OLED, 2400x1080, 6.6" | Realme 9 Pro IPS, 2412x1080, 6.6" | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G OLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | Nokia X10 IPS, 2400x1080, 6.7" | Huawei Nova 9 SE LCD, 2388x1080, 6.8" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -20% | -1% | -1% | 36% | |
| Brightness middle | 635 | 541 -15% | 601 -5% | 674 6% | 546 -14% |
| Brightness | 640 | 541 -15% | 596 -7% | 630 -2% | 523 -18% |
| Brightness Distribution | 96 | 96 0% | 98 2% | 83 -14% | 93 -3% |
| Black Level * | 0.44 | 0.78 | 0.75 | ||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.96 | 4.42 -49% | 3.35 -13% | 3.39 -15% | 0.6 80% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 7.63 | 8.77 -15% | 6.72 12% | 6.95 9% | 1 87% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.8 | 6 -25% | 4.6 4% | 4.4 8% | 0.8 83% |
| Gamma | 2.214 99% | 2.074 106% | 2.363 93% | 2.175 101% | 2.25 98% |
| CCT | 6970 93% | 8049 81% | 7372 88% | 8301 78% | 6540 99% |
| Contrast | 1230 | 864 | 728 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 119.4 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 119.4 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 119.4 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 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Messreihe mit fixer Zoomstufe und unterschiedlichen Helligkeitseinstellungen
In our measurements with the spectrophotometer and the CalMAN software, red is clearly underrepresented in the "natural" color profile. The picture thus appears cool and some color values deviate quite strongly from the optimum. Those wanting the most accurate color reproduction possible should preferably look elsewhere.
On the other hand, the OLED screen ensures (in theory) a complete representation of black, since individual pixels can simply be switched off, so that the contrast looks quite good and the colors are bright.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 12 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 6 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 28 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 13 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 23 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
Motorola's Moto G82 performs quite well outdoors on bright, slightly cloudy days. However, you should switch to the shade in direct sunlight due to the strong reflections on the display.
As is typical for OLEDs, the viewing angles are very good even when viewed from extreme angles. We observed only very slight shifts in brightness at most.
Performance: Typical middle-class power
Using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 as the SoC, the Moto G82 5G cuts a decent figure among similarly priced mid-range phones in terms of performance. Again, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 with its MediaTek Dimensity 900 is slightly faster, but the differences are unlikely to be noticeable in everyday use.
Overall, the performance of the Moto smartphone should be sufficient for the vast majority of apps currently available. However, performance reserves are limited, as you'll quickly notice when multitasking, for example.
| Antutu v9 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (99654 - 2056989, n=105, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (344344 - 416086, n=18) | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| CrossMark - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (187 - 2485, n=164, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (521 - 606, n=18) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| AImark - Score v2.x | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (4924 - 5839, n=10) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
Qualcomm's Adreno 619 is the graphics unit of choice for the Moto G82 5G. Our review sample is also on par with the competition here, but the OnePlus Nord CE 2 offers a little more power.
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 | |
| T-Rex Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 | |
| on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| GFXBench | |
| on screen Car Chase Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
| 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
| on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
| 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Realme 9 Pro | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
Our review device performs quite well in terms of web browsing. Websites are loaded quickly, while photos take a short moment to load every now and then.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=169, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (48.6 - 105.3, n=19) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Chrome 102) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Chrome 99) | |
| Realme 9 Pro (Chrome 99) | |
| Nokia X10 (Chrome 91) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=152, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (38.7 - 80.1, n=16) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Chrome 99) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Chome 102) | |
| Realme 9 Pro (Chome 99) | |
| Nokia X10 (Chome 91) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=80, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (75 - 156, n=12) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Chrome 102) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Chrome 99) | |
| Nokia X10 (Chrome 91) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=209, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Chrome 99) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (17849 - 31647, n=21) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Chrome 102) | |
| Nokia X10 (Chrome 91) | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE (Huawei Browser 12) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Nokia X10 (Chrome 91) | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G (Chrome 102) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (1298 - 2501, n=18) | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G (Chrome 99) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=167, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
The internal UFS storage is not the fastest for this price range, but fast enough for everyday use. Load times and speeds for data transfers are on a medium level.
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | Realme 9 Pro | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | Nokia X10 | Huawei Nova 9 SE | Average 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -28% | 70% | -1% | 47% | -1% | 171% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 473.4 | 494 4% | 999 111% | 498.6 5% | 973.13 106% | 760 ? 61% | 1887 ? 299% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 445.7 | 105.3 -76% | 857 92% | 455 2% | 714.41 60% | 297 ? -33% | 1474 ? 231% |
| Random Read 4KB | 180.8 | 148.3 -18% | 253.4 40% | 170.6 -6% | 154.28 -15% | 152.9 ? -15% | 279 ? 54% |
| Random Write 4KB | 155.5 | 120.4 -23% | 212.9 37% | 145.4 -6% | 211.27 36% | 131.6 ? -15% | 312 ? 101% |
Gaming: 120 fps should not be expected
Our review sample was unable to utilize the full 120 Hz of its screen in our gaming tests, but we registered a stable 60 fps in fast 2D games such as Armajet. If you prefer to play shooters like PUBG Mobile and want high frame rates, the maximum of 40 fps in low settings is unlikely to suffice. We determined the frame rates using the GameBench tool.
Motorola offers its own gaming overlay called GameTime, which allows you to turn off annoying notifications while gaming, disable automatic brightness adjustment, and use many other helpful tools.
Emissions: No throttling under load
Temperature
Maximum temperatures during high load are at the usual level. Accordingly, the Moto G82 may become uncomfortably warm in high ambient temperatures.
In everyday use, the smartphone runs stably and without performance losses even during prolonged load, as evidenced by the 3DMark stress tests.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 40.7 °C / 105 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 42 °C / 108 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29.2 °C / 85 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Wild Life Stress Test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Nokia X10 | |
| OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G82 5G | |
| Huawei Nova 9 SE | |
Speakers
Although Motorola specifies that stereo speakers are installed in the Moto G82 5G, the upper speaker is actually the earpiece. This is not nearly as loud as the actual speaker, so the stereo effect is not as pronounced. In general, the sound quality is quite good, and the speakers do not sound distorted even at maximum volume. Lastly, the speakers don't sound as muffled during music as during calls.
A nice aspect is the 3.5 mm jack. Those who already have wireless headphones can use a variety of current codecs via Bluetooth, including aptX TWS+ and LHDC v3.
Motorola Moto G82 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 26.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (8.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.1% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (20% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 28% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 64% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 48% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 44% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Huawei Nova 9 SE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (94 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 19.3% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (2.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.2% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 9.9% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 11% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 82% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 32% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 60% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery life: Large battery with good staying power
Power Consumption
The power consumption behavior of the Moto G82 is rather normal for a smartphone in its price range, and the slightly larger screen doesn't seem to cause any increase in consumption either.
The smartphone can be charged with a maximum of 30 watts, which is supplied by the included power adapter. Total charging times amount to around 1 hour. If you have less time, 10 minutes of charging will bring you a few hours of use.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  0.9 / 1.2 / 1.4 Watt |
| Load |
3.3 / 5.2 Watt |
    
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| Motorola Moto G82 5G 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G 4500 mAh | Nokia X10 4470 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| Power Consumption | -15% | -23% | -21% | -45% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.9 | 0.9 -0% | 0.8 11% | 0.886 ? 2% | 0.885 ? 2% |
| Idle Average * | 1.2 | 1.3 -8% | 1.7 -42% | 1.76 ? -47% | 1.451 ? -21% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.4 | 1.6 -14% | 1.9 -36% | 1.92 ? -37% | 1.608 ? -15% |
| Load Average * | 3.3 | 4.5 -36% | 4.5 -36% | 3.86 ? -17% | 6.55 ? -98% |
| Load Maximum * | 5.2 | 6.2 -19% | 5.9 -13% | 5.45 ? -5% | 9.92 ? -91% |
* ... smaller is better
Power Consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power Consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)
Battery Life
The 5,000 mAh battery of the Motorola Moto G82 packs a punch compared to other smartphones in this price range. Interestingly, the Moto G82 still remains a fairly light smartphone despite the large battery.
We recorded superb battery runtimes of 17 hours in our Wi-Fi tests. Users can thus reasonably expect two workdays of normal use. Overall, the Moto smartphone offers very good, but not record-breaking stamina.
Pros
Cons
Verdict: The devil is in the detail
With the Moto G82 5G, Motorola brings a solid mid-range phone onto the market that looks rather plain at first sight. But it does stand out from the competition in several details: Hardly any other smartphone in this price range offers optical image stabilization for the main camera. Moreover, lots of Bluetooth codecs are available for top quality sound on wireless headphones or speakers.
The case looks sleek and is even protected against dust and splashes of water. The many 4G frequencies make worldwide use conceivable and the signal quality in the mobile network is good. The display is bright, equipped with DC dimming, and the touchscreen is reliable in use.
However, Motorola's Moto G82 5G is not completely free from points of criticism. For example, it falls short in regard to software updates both in terms of frequency and duration; the competition has gained a lot of ground here in the past year. In addition, the call quality is rather poor and it is difficult to determine how well the display is protected due to the lack of Gorilla Glass.
Overall, the Moto G82 is a solid mid-range phone with a long battery life and OLED screen at a low price.
Those looking for even more performance and a smartphone with 4K video recording are better off with the OnePlus Nord CE 2. Longer software updates and longevity can be found in the Nokia X10.
Price and Availability
As stated at the beginning of this review, the Motorola Moto G82 5G was only recently released, so availability still remains sporadic. Buyers are thus advised to check directly on Motorola's website via their location, a list of which can be accessed here. After clicking on your country of purchase, simply type Moto G82 5G in the search bar. We found, for example, that the smartphone is already available in the UK, India, Brazil and Malaysia (this list is not exhaustive).
Motorola Moto G82 5G
- 08/30/2022 v7 (old)
Florian Schmitt
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