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Motorola Moto G9 Plus#2536

Released: 2020, September 07

Motorola Moto G9 Plus

Overall Score

60.6

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2536)60.6
Performance(#3454)62.5
Camera(#1241)48.7
Display(#5413)70.5
Battery(#2806)55.5
Build(#2419)72.8

Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G9 Plus

Short Review

  • The Motorola Moto G9 Plus features a robust design with dimensions of 170 x 78.1 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 223g, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
  • Its 6.81-inch IPS LCD display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing vibrant visuals at approximately 386 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 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 4K video at 30fps.
  • A 16 MP front camera is included for selfies.
  • The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging, ensuring extended usage.
  • Running on Android 10, it is upgradable to Android 11, offering a smooth user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone lacks wireless charging and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Available in Rose Gold and Indigo Blue, it combines functionality with a stylish appearance.

Specifications

General

Release Date2020, September 07
Announced2020, September 07
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.81"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)2 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (standard)
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details30W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions170 x 78.1 x 9.7 mm (6.69 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
Weight223 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsRose Gold, Indigo Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes