- Fantastic value
- Long software lifespan
- Bundled wireless earbuds
- Camera can struggle in low light
- Performance is fine, but won't wow you
The Moto G75 is one of the best affordable phones you can get right now. Not only does it cover the essentials, it's a bit more premium than you'd expect for a $499 device. Some of the inclusions are more so nice to have than essential, but they mean you end up with a device that punches above its price tag.
To start, the Moto G75 nails the basics. It has a solid battery life, able to last between five and six hours of screen time per charge. That's a full day of usage with a comfortable buffer.
The Moto G75's camera can take lovely photos, but is also prone to some of the standard mid-range trappings. Moving subjects can result in motion blur, and there's a noticeable quality fall-off in low light. You can still get nice results, but it may take a few attempts to a sharp image. Low-light shots can also exhibit blow out.
Motorola Moto G75 camera samples
Check out these camera samples taken on the Moto G75. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version.
On the performance front, the Moto G75 isn't the speediest of phones, but you wouldn't call it slow. It's perfectly fine for day-to-day usage. I wouldn't pick up the phone if you're looking to play demanding games on the go, however.
"Trimmings" are where the Moto G75 gets more interesting. The most important is that the Moto G75 has the longest software life of any Motorola phone to date. The company is promising five years of operating system upgrades and six years of security updates.
Cheaper Motorola devices have typically received only two years of operating system upgrades at best, and three years of security updates. Motorola's more premium devices like the Razr 50 Ultra get three years of operating system upgrades and four years of security updates.
The increased software life means the Moto G75 beats out Samsung's Galaxy A series for support. Devices like Samsung's Galaxy A35 are promised four years of operating system upgrades and five years of security. You typically need to spend more to get longer support. Google says the Pixel 8a will get seven years of operating system and security updates, for example, but you'll pay $849 for that phone.
There are also wireless earbuds in the box! And a charger! And a case! Most phones don't even come with wired earbuds anymore let alone a charger. These are nice little value adds for an already affordable device.
The included earbuds are the entry-level Moto Buds, which retail for $149. They have basic noise cancellation, and offer up to nine hours of playback with noise cancellation off. There's nothing overly fancy about them, but they're a good entry-level pair of earbuds. They sound good, even if the low-end is a little too prominent.
Lastly, the Moto G75 is rated IP68 for water resistance. While water resistance has become more common on cheaper devices, it's still far from standard. The Moto G75 has a MIL-STD-810H rating for durability, which should give it a bit of extra resilience against drops.
Motorola Moto G75 - Final Thoughts
When you add up all the little perks and extras, the Moto G75 is a phone that well and truly delivers on value. It's best suited to those who don't already have wireless earbuds (or have a truly awful pair they want to upgrade from). If you've already got earbuds you love, the value equation changes slightly. But nonetheless, the Moto G75 is one of the best options in its price bracket.
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| Display | 6.8-inch IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2388 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP primary lens + 8MP ultra-wide lens |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Water-Resistance | IP68 |
| 5G | Sub 6 |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 5 + MIL-STD-810H |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Software Updates | Five years of major operating system updates, six years of security updates |
Alex Choros
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