The Motorola G45 5G is an attractive entry-level smartphone, particularly for those on a budget, with some impressive features for its price range.
Key Features:
- Design and Build: The Moto G45 5G sports a sleek design with a vegan leather back, which not only looks premium but also offers a good grip. It’s relatively slim, despite housing a large 5,000mAh battery, and comes in vibrant colors like Viva Magenta, Brilliant Blue, and Brilliant Green.
- Display: It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is smooth and responsive, though the resolution is limited to HD+. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and the phone is IP52-rated for dust and water resistance, which is decent at this price point.
- Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, the Moto G45 5G performs well for everyday tasks such as browsing, social media, and streaming. However, it may struggle with more intensive multitasking, showing some lag when too many apps are running simultaneously.
- Battery Life: The 5,000mAh battery is a strong point, easily lasting over a day of active use. However, the 18W charging speed is relatively slow, taking over an hour and a half to fully charge.
- Camera: The phone has a 50-megapixel primary camera that delivers good quality photos in well-lit conditions, though the shutter speed could be faster. The dual-camera setup on the back is housed in a subtle, elevated island.
Verdict:
At a starting price of ₹9,999 with offers, the Moto G45 5G is a strong contender in the budget segment. It offers a good balance of design, battery life, and performance, making it a solid choice for those looking for a 5G smartphone without breaking the bank.
Specifications:
General
- Launch Date: August 2024
- Dimensions: 162.7 x 74.64 x 8.03 mm
- Weight: 183 grams
- Build: Vegan leather back, Gorilla Glass 3 front
- Colors: Brilliant Blue, Viva Magenta, Brilliant Green
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Water Resistance: IP52-rated (dust and water-resistant)
Display
- Type: IPS LCD
- Size: 6.5 inches
- Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels), 20:9 ratio
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
- CPU: Octa-core (2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Operating System: Android 14
Memory
- RAM: 4GB / 8GB
- Internal Storage: 128GB
- Expandable Storage: microSD card slot (up to 1TB)
Camera
- Rear Camera:
- Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
- Secondary: 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor
- Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera:
- 8 MP, f/2.2
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging: 18W wired
- Charger Included: 20W
Connectivity
- Network: 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
- GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- NFC: No
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
Audio
- Speakers: Stereo speakers
- Audio Enhancements: Dolby Atmos support
Other Features
- FM Radio: Yes
- Operating System Updates: Expected 2 years of Android updates, 3 years of security patches
Price (as of launch)
- India:
- 4GB/128GB: ₹9,999 (with bank offers)
- 8GB/128GB: ₹12,999.
