Motorola has been focusing more than usual on its premium devices over the past few months, such as the Edge 50, Edge (2024), Razr 50, Razr 50 Ultra, and Razr+ (2024), but today it’s back to what it arguably does best, unveiling an ultra-affordable mid-range device: the Moto G45 5G.
Incredibly low specs
- 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 1600 x 720 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate technology.
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor.
- 50MP primary rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and Quad Pixel technology.
- 8MP secondary rear camera with f/2.4 aperture.
- 16MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture and Ultra Pixel technology.
- 128GB internal storage space;
- 4GB and 8GB RAM options.
- microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB.
- 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging.
- A 20W charger is included in the box.
- 3.5mm headphone jack;
- Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers.
- Android 14;
- A side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
- IP52 waterproof and dustproof;
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen Protection
- The back is vegan leather.
- Brilliant Blue, Viva Magenta and Brilliant Green colour options.
- Dimensions: 162.7 x 74.64 x 8.03mm
- Weight: 183 grams.
This is undoubtedly a stunningly colorful, stylish and very affordable device, with two very capable cameras on the back that are very eye-catching, but many other specs and features are also noteworthy and worthy of praise for cash-strapped Android users considering buying the G45 5G.
The Moto G45 5G also sports a surprisingly smooth 120Hz display with an inexplicably modest HD+ (not Full HD) resolution, and best of all, the device also comes with Motorola’s signature 5,000mAh battery capacity, which naturally guarantees a decent runtime of at least two days between charges (under “normal” operating conditions).
And these are amazingly cheap prices
That works out to about $130 and $155, respectively, and if you don’t live in India, it’s a staggering amount to shell out. Unfortunately, Motorola’s latest budget 5G-enabled smartphone won’t be launching in the US for those prices, or even more.
With Gorilla Glass 3 and IP52 certification, the Moto G45 is marketed as a durable product. | Image credit — Motorola
This will make it extremely difficult for many bargain hunters to resist buying this undeniably elegant and obviously feature-packed mid-range Android device, strengthening Motorola’s strong position in the lower price segment in many European (and Asian) countries.
