Motorola Moto G 5G (2025)

Moto G (2025) Hands-on Review: Low cost, but is that enough?
Source: GSM Arena EN→zh-CN
The Moto G (2025) is not exactly an inspiring phone and we are let down by Motorola's slow progress with the series. At $200, it's a cheap phone, there is no denying that, but we feel that rivals like the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G give you more bang for the buck. The Galaxy has a more vibrant screen, longer software support, and a slightly better camera, all while having roughly the same performance. Motorola is relying more on its brand name with the Moto G and its software tricks and solid battery life. The phone will get the job done for basic tasks, so we cannot recommend against it entirely. You should consider it if you find a great deal, knocking the price further down, but ultimately, the Galaxy A16 5G seems like the more sensible option.
Hands-On, online available, Long, Date: 01/30/2025

60% Motorola Moto G (2025) Review
Source: PC Mag EN→zh-CN
Motorola hasn't done enough to differentiate the 2025 Moto G from its predecessor or from its competitors. We appreciate the simple design aesthetic, the large screen, and the long battery life, but little else. The phone's performance has not improved, the radios remain outdated, and the cameras generate the same just-average photos. While the Motorola Moto G remains affordable, the Samsung Galaxy A15 is better in nearly every way despite its age. And if you can wait, we expect the newer Galaxy A16 to be a top pick once we get a chance to test it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% I tested Motorola’s new budget phone and I'm surprised by what you get for less than $200
Source: Tom's Guide EN→zh-CN
While I wish Motorola would have used a brighter display for this year's version of the Moto G and while the performance won't wow anyone, these are the sorts of things you expect from a phone in this price range. What you don't expect is a phone this cheap to have such a decently performing camera, as the Moto G (2025) produced some genuinely good images. If it could do that on a more consistent basis, it would be a no-brainer budget buy. Still, it's a reasonable option for phone buyers on a budget thanks to the longer-lasting battery in this year's version and more extensive software support from Motorola. As with any phone this cheap, you make some sacrifices, but the list of trade-offs the Moto G requires get smaller with each new edition.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%