The design details behind the Moto G57 Power's unique aesthetic
As tech journalists, we have come across a whole host of ideas for smartphone chassis over the years. Companies have experimented with a broad range of finishes, including paper-like materials, glass, ceramic, titanium, leatherette, and even wood.
Motorola is one of the few brands that don’t shy away from releasing devices in vivid colours, offering a contrast to the standard white, black and grey colour options.
Motorola’s vibrant partnership
For years, the company has partnered with colour specialists at Pantone to utilise shades with evocative names like “Cloud Dancer”, “Mocha Mousse” and “Peach Fuzz”.
Motorola has also created a standardised backplate design with a leather-like texture, allowing its smartphones to easily adopt Pantone colours across their back covers.
Following our recent review of the Motorola Moto G57 Power, we want to use the phone as an example to examine what makes Motorola’s current design language so distinctive.
What makes the Moto phones' design so special?
The first element is the previously mentioned colour options: Rather than the standard black white or grey, the Moto G57 Power comes in Pantone shades such as Corsair (a medium blue shade featured on our review unit), Fluidity (turquoise), and Pink Lemonade (vivid pink).
It's certainly a good idea to offer a shade that is interesting without being loud, alongside two more vibrant options, ensuring there is something for everyone. The leatherette material on the back cover doesn’t attract fingerprints and looks very premium thanks to its subtle texture.
Strong build quality from Motorola
We also like how the camera module has been integrated. Phones from other manufacturers often have camera modules that protrude prominently from the body because they are slightly thicker.
Motorola addresses this by using an elegant curve to soften the transition between the camera module and the back. The area around the lenses is finished in the same materials as the rest of the backplate.
Despite being relatively affordable, the Moto G57 Power still carries an IP64 rating and promises solid protection against dust and water splashes. The chassis also proved very sturdy during our testing, exhibiting no noticeable flex.
Can you still tell Motorola phones apart?
However, one drawback of Motorola’s standardised design language is that individual devices can be difficult to tell apart. For example, you can only distinguish a Moto G06 from a Moto G86 (available here on Amazon) by looking closely at the details, even though there is roughly a $150 price difference between the two models.
Read our in-depth review to find out more about the Motorola Moto G57 Power and what else the device has to offer besides its attractive design.
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