Overall Score
40.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#3470)40.8
Performance(#4594)56.9
Camera(#2020)45.3
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#442)86.5
Connectivity(#3614)53.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G4
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G4 features a plastic build with a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 3, measuring 153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm and weighing 155g.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals with a pixel density of approximately 401 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1, it is upgradable to 7.0, offering a near-stock experience without heavy modifications.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device does not feature stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Moto G4 combines solid design, reliable performance, and functional camera capabilities in a straightforward package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 405
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions153 x 76.6 x 9.8 mm (6.02 x 3.02 x 0.39 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SAR1.23 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro