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Motorola Moto G30#1943

Released: 2021, February 16

Motorola Moto G30

Overall Score

53.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1943)53.2
Performance(#2931)73.0
Camera(#2030)44.8
Display(#2751)73.0
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#556)82.7
Connectivity(#2128)64.5
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto G30 features a plastic build with a glass front, measuring 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm and weighing 200g, available in Phantom Black and Pastel Sky.
  • It sports a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling but lacking HDR support.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, it offers decent performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 610 GPU, available in configurations of 64GB or 128GB storage paired with 4GB or 6GB RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p.
  • The front-facing camera is 13 MP, suitable for selfies.
  • A robust 5000mAh battery ensures extended usage, with 15W wired charging but no wireless charging option.
  • The device runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, providing a clean software experience.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C.
  • Notably, it retains a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
  • Overall, the Moto G30 balances essential features for everyday use.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, February 16
Announced2021, February 16
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.5"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details15W / 20W wired (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
Weight200 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsPhantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky
Foldable✗
SAR1.11 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity