Verdict
The Moto G30 is a good phone that offers a 90Hz display, a large battery, and Android 11 out-of-the-box. It also has a decent main camera and a reliable performance for most tasks. The phone also faces tough competition from other brands that offer better specs or features for a similar or lower price. Therefore, the Moto G30 is not a bad choice.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 31,999 Expected |
Other Countries | $115 €109 £91 ¥835 ₹9695 ﷼431 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2021, February 16 |
Status | Available. Released 2021, March 17 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.1 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in) |
Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.5 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~82.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
GPU | Adreno 610 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Quad | 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video | 1080p@30/60fps |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
Features | HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 15W / 20W wired (market dependent) |
MISC | |
Colors | Phantom Black (Dark Pearl), Pastel Sky |
Models | XT2129-1, XT2129-2, PAML0000IN |
Display and Design
The Moto G30 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz. The display has decent brightness and viewing angles, but it’s not very sharp due to the low pixel density of 269ppi. The display also has a notch at the top that houses the selfie camera. The phone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that works well.
Performance and Storage
The Moto G30 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, which is an octa-core processor with four Kryo 260 Gold cores clocked at 2GHz and four Kryo 260 Silver cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The phone comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. The Moto G30 runs on Android 11 with Motorola’s minimal customizations on top.
Cameras System
On its rear, the Moto G30 boasts a quad-camera array, while a single front-facing camera is situated up front. The primary camera flaunts a 64MP sensor featuring an f/1.7 aperture. The ultra-wide camera houses an 8MP sensor accompanied by an f/2.2 aperture. Furthermore, the macro camera incorporates a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture is also part of the ensemble. For selfies under favorable lighting conditions, the 13MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture delivers satisfactory results.
Battery and Connectivity
With its 5000mAh battery, the Moto G30 offers the capability to effortlessly endure a complete day or beyond even under substantial usage. Additionally, the phone provides support for 20W fast charging. It has connectivity options Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, and NFC. The phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack a USB-C port at the bottom, and a hybrid SIM slot on the top that can take either two nano-SIMs or one SIM and one microSD card.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Motorola Moto G30 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.