Verdict on the Motorola Moto G53 5G: Midrange smartphone with no penchant for anything special

In our comprehensive review, the Motorola Moto G53 scores with long runtimes and comprehensive equipment. The midrange smartphone integrates a dual SIM function, an NFC chip for contactless payment as well as USB OTG and an audio jack for analogue headphones. There are also stereo speakers and a wide range of Bluetooth codecs, including LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive.

The 6.5-inch screen has a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, but falls short of expectations in our review. The predecessor's high-contrast, 1080p OLED panel has been replaced by an IPS panel in the Moto G53 with a low pixel density of 269 ppi, accompanied by the weaknesses typical of LCDs (shading, uneven lighting at the edges, gray haze). In addition to deficits in display resolution, the Moto G53 is also weaker in terms of uniform display illumination and maximum brightness.

A strength of the Moto G53 is the in-house MyUX interface, which supplements Google's Android version 13. According to the manufacturer, security patches will be supplied in intervals of two months until January 2026, which is very commendable for the affordable middle class. In addition to hardware and software security features bundled in ThinkShield for Mobile, the Moto G53 also comes with the new Moto Secure app, where users have access to privacy controls and security features, and can hide apps or files in a secure folder. Sensitive applications can also be hidden through neutral app icons and different names.

Are you interested in an affordable midrange smartphone that has a lean software offering and long runtimes? Then find out more in our detailed review of the Motorola Moto G53 5G.