The Moto G64 is a reliable smartphone for users prioritizing performance and design. Its standout feature is a 6,000mAh battery, ensuring all-day usage even under heavy settings. While its cameras excel in daylight conditions, low-light photography could be better. For gamers, there are more suitable options available, but for everyday tasks, the Moto G64 is a solid performer..

Design and Display

The Moto G64 comes with a plastic build, typical for its price range. However, the material feels robust, and the matte finish on the back effectively hides fingerprints and minor scratches. Motorola includes a transparent case for added protection.

Despite housing a 6,000mAh battery, Motorola has managed to keep the weight under 200 grams and thickness at 8.89mm. Though slightly thick, the large battery life compensates for it. The phone is available in multiple color options, including Green, Pearl Blue, and Ice Lilac.

The Moto G64 features all standard ports and buttons. The left side has a hybrid SIM card slot, while the right houses the volume and power buttons. A physical fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button, offering quick and responsive unlocking. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom alongside the Type-C charging port, though their placement could be more ergonomic.

The 6.5-inch IPS display offers a full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display size is sufficient for reading and watching videos, with decent brightness even under direct sunlight. However, the color calibration feels slightly washed out compared to AMOLED displays. While previous Motorola models have featured pOLED displays, this phone opts for an IPS panel, resulting in less vibrant colors. Nevertheless, the stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos support enhance the overall audio experience.

Cameras

The Moto G64 sports a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide camera capable of macro shots. The front houses a 16MP selfie camera. By default, the phone produces images with high saturation, resulting in warm, orange-ish tones. This makes photos more social media-ready, particularly those taken with the primary camera, which benefits from OIS for sharper images. The ultra-wide camera, however, can be inconsistent, especially with human subjects and edge colors.

In daylight, photos are generally satisfactory. Low-light conditions, however, pose challenges, often resulting in images with less clarity and inaccurate colors. Using night mode or a tripod can improve results, but achieving balanced colors remains difficult. The selfie camera performs similarly, often producing warm tones that may require post-editing. Video recording is average, with decent stability but inconsistent colors.

Performance

The Moto G64 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC, ensuring a smooth and efficient performance for everyday tasks. It offers two variants: 128GB storage with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB storage with 12GB of RAM. The device uses UFS 2.2 and LPDDR4X RAM, delivering commendable benchmark scores that outshine competitors like the Realme 12X and POCO X6 Neo.

In practical terms, the Moto G64 handles multitasking, web browsing, and media consumption effortlessly. For gaming enthusiasts, the phone can run titles like BGMI and Call of Duty with decent performance, though it may not match up to the Realme P1 or Vivo T3x. The device supports HD graphics in BGMI, ensuring a satisfactory gaming experience, though not exceptional.

Motorola has equipped the Moto G64 with Android 14, offering a clean and uncluttered user interface. The software is largely free of bloatware, and pre-installed apps can be easily removed. While the phone is expected to receive only one major Android update, the current software experience is robust and user-friendly. Additional features such as interactive widgets, MotoHub, and Motorola Notifications add to the phone’s versatility.

Battery

The 6,000mAh battery significantly enhances the Moto G64’s battery life. In the battery test, the phone lasted over 18 hours on flight mode, translating to all-day usage under maximum settings. With moderate usage, users can expect more than a day of battery life.

The phone supports 30W charging and comes with a 33W charger in the box. Charging from 0 to 100% takes over an hour, with 29% charged in the first 30 minutes.

Price and Availability

The Moto G64 offers compelling value for money, particularly in the competitive mid-range smartphone market. Priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs. 16,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, it provides a solid blend of performance, battery life, and camera capabilities that are hard to beat at this price point. Additionally, Motorola often offers instant discounts with specific bank credit cards, reducing the effective starting price to Rs. 13,999.

Final Verdict

The Moto G64 is a value-for-money smartphone, particularly at Rs 13,999. It is ideal for users prioritizing performance, battery life, and a minimalist design. While the display and low-light camera performance could be better, the phone delivers a reliable everyday experience. Gamers might find better options, but for general use, the Moto G64 is a dependable choice.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Minimalist design with a matte finish
• Decent performance with the MediaTek SoC
• Good daylight camera performance
• Long battery life with a 6,000mAh battery
• Clean UI without bloatware

Cons:

• Not ideal for gamers
• Charging takes over an hour
• Average display performance without AMOLED

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