Moto G30 quick review: a bit of everything

Motorola Moto G30 is one of the newest members of the G-series. The device offers a set of features that check a lot of boxes in the budget segment. The Moto G30 is powered by the Snapdragon 662 SoC, packs a 5,000mAh battery, and offers a quad rear camera setup alongside a design that’s good to look at. But how good is it really when compared to the competition? We spent some time with the device and here’s our Moto G30 quick review.

The smartphone offers a fresh look with its gradient design on the Dark Pearl color variant, which we received from the company. It is hard to spot the fingerprints on the back, which makes it a few of the devices that we can recommend without using a case. The phone is easy to grip, thanks to the curves at the sides. Furthermore, the fingerprint sensor is situated within the Motorola logo, which is a decent placement as it is easy to reach while holding the device.

Moto G30 rear

On the left edge lie all the buttons including the Google Assistant, volume rockers, and the power button, which is positioned well and has a textured finish to it. However, the Google Assistant button is up on top and is very hard to reach with one hand without doing some thumb acrobatics. At the bottom, you get a Type-C port, which is accompanied by a microphone and loudspeaker. On the top, you get a 3.5mm audio jack and secondary microphone. I have a soft spot for phones that come with a headphone jack. The Moto G30 offers an IP52 rating for water resistance but don’t take it to the beach with you. 

The Moto G30 features a 6.5-inch LCD display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The bezels are on the thicker side, but they won’t bother you while watching content or using the phone in general. While it is not as contrasty as an OLED screen, the display quality is good for media consumption. Plus, 90Hz makes the experience smoother than usual. However, the screen’s maximum brightness isn’t the best. We had trouble viewing it in direct sunlight, especially when trying to view photos. 

Moto G30 display

The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset, paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage that can be expanded. We faced no issues while browsing through the phone and in casual use. Although, the animation is on the slower side. Apps load quickly and you’ll be able to multitask without worries. That being said, don’t expect to play your favorite games in high graphics settings. 

As for battery life, the 5,000mAh cell will last you an entire day easily – with any kind of usage. Motorola offers great battery life on its budget devices and the Moto G30 is no different. The company bundles a 20W charger in the box, and it charged about 35% in 30 minutes and more than 60% in an hour. 

Moto G30 in hand

The Moto G30 sports a quad rear camera setup that is led by a 64MP primary camera, which is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The cameras are plenty versatile but apart from the primary sensor, the others need improvement. 

The 64MP sensor uses pixel-binning to capture 16MP shots by default. However, you can click full-res photos as well. As with any other camera nowadays, you get good details in broad daylight. Moreover, we found the colors to be fairly accurate too. At night, it takes a while to click images. It misses out on details in the shadows. Plus, there is some kind of smoothening going on to reduce the grain. Switching to Night Mode offers better details but the highlights could be blown out at times. As for portrait shots, the software is able to offer good separation between the subject and the background.

image of a building wide angle image of building captured on Moto G30 Selfie Prakhar Khanna Macro

The secondary cameras are not worth writing home about. The 8MP sensor captures lesser details when compared to the primary lens. It is perfectly usable in daylight. Coming to the 2MP macro camera, it is average at best. The shots lack details but it does allow you to get super close to the subject. On the front lies a 13MP selfie shooter that offers average dynamic range and aggressive HDR most of the time. You can click portrait shots, which offer a good separation of the subject from the background. Turn to low light and the details disappear but using the Night Mode is the better choice since it offers better colors.

A jack of all trades but master of none

The Moto G30 seems to be a device that is a jack of all trades but master of none. It offers a good display with a 90Hz refresh rate, average performance, and cameras, a long-lasting battery life – all of it packed inside a stylish design. It does a bit of everything. However, the phone faces tough competition from the likes of the Redmi Note 10 (though, more expensive but better value) and the Realme Narzo 30A. That being said, if you are strictly on a budget, you won’t be disappointed by the Moto G30.

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Moto G30 debuts as the cheapest 90Hz display phone in India, G10 Power tags along

Motorola launched the Moto G30 and the Moto G10 Power in mid-February in Europe. The duo is now making its way to India. Both smartphones run Android 11 out of the box. They feature a quad rear camera setup and have a notch at the front to house the selfie shooter. The Moto G10 Power costs INR 9,999 (~USD 137) for the 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant. In contrast, the Moto G30 is priced at INR 10,999 (~USD 150) for the same storage configuration. The company has also introduced ThinkShield for mobile, which is a proprietary technology giving four-layers of security.

The Moto G30 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) IPS display that has support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC. However, instead of 6GB RAM + 128GB storage found on the European version, the Indian model comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage.

It can be expanded via a microSD card, thanks to the hybrid slot. It sports a quad rear camera setup of 64MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro sensor + a 2MP depth shooter. On the front lies a 13MP selfie camera. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

On the other hand, the Moto G10 Power comes equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 460 SoC, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, with support for a microSD card. It has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera setup. The Indian model receives a battery bump and gets a 6,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging. You get 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port as connectivity options.

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Motorola announces Moto G30, Moto G10 budget smartphones

Motorola has announced two new smartphones under EUR 180. The Moto G30 and Moto G10 have been launched in Europe. Both smartphones run Android 11 out of the box. They feature a quad rear camera setup and have a notch at the front to house the selfie shooter. Both devices come with a water-resistant design with an IP52 rating and have a plastic body. The Moto G30 starts at EUR 179.99, while the Moto G10 starts at EUR 149.99. They will be available for purchase in the European market by the end of this month. However, global availability remains unknown.

Moto G30

The Moto G30 features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) IPS display that has support for a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with a notch for the selfie camera. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, which is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It can be expanded via a microSD card, thanks to the hybrid slot.

As for the optics, you get quad rear cameras: a 64MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro sensor + a 2MP depth shooter. On the front lies a 13MP selfie camera. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W charging. Connectivity options include 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. 

Moto G10

On the other hand, the Moto G10 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD card through a hybrid slot.

It sports four rear cameras where the 64MP sensor from the Moto G30 is replaced by a 48MP lens. It has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP setup. There is an 8MP selfie shooter. Further, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. You get 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port as connectivity options.

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Motorola’s upcoming Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power budget phones leaked in all their glory

In the past couple of weeks, we’ve come across multiple leaks covering Motorola’s upcoming slate of budget smartphones. We now have the details (via Winfuture) of at least two yet-to-be-announced Motorola phones – the Moto G30 and Moto E7 Power – complete with their high resolution renders from all sides as well key specifications in tow.

Starting with the Motorola G30, it is shown sporting fresh aesthetics at the back courtesy of a new camera module design. Over at the front, there’s a waterdrop notch, which is a tad disappointing as most mid-rangers are now moving to the more modern hole-punch design.

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What’s inside the Moto G30?

Moto G30 (Image: Winfuture)

Talking about the specs, you’ll find a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) display, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 provides the juice ticking alongside 6 gigs of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Thankfully, there is a MicroSD slot for storage expansion. A fairly large 5,000mAh battery will keep the lights on, while Android 11 will handle things on the software side for the Moto G30. 

Four rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery and Android 11

In the imaging department, Motorola has equipped the device with a 64MP primary snapper, sitting alongside an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a couple of 2MP cameras for macro photography and depth-sensing respectively. For selfies, the Moto G30 offers an 8MP shooter. 

Hey, Moto E7 Power!

Moto E7 Power (Image: Winfuture)

Coming to the Moto E7 Power, this one also rocks a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) display. But instead of relying on a Qualcomm SoC akin to the Moto G30, this one draws power from the MediaTek Helio G25 processor paired with four gigs of RAM and 64GB of onboard expandable storage. 

This one is still stuck on Android 10 for inexplicable reasons

There is a modest 13MP main camera at the back, accompanied by a 2MP macro camera, while the responsibility of selfies and video calls is shouldered by a 5MP front camera. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside, but unfortunately, the phone will reportedly arrive running Android 10 out of the box. The Winfuture report adds that the Moto E7 Power will set you back by €150 (~ $180), but a launch date has not been revealed. 

Moto E7 Power (Image: Winfuture)

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