Motorola Moto G54 5G | Unboxing, Camera, Gaming & More!

Unboxing the Motorola Moto G54 5G, a budget £200 smartphone boasting an OIS camera, respectable gaming performance, long battery life and more. The Motorola G54 actually offers double the storage of an £800 iPhone 15, plus features like microSD support and a headphone jack. So here's a hands-on review of this Moto phone to see if it's one of the best options for that price.

That 50MP camera is quite basic, as you'd hopefully expect at this budget cost. But the Motorola Moto G54 5G can still capture decent enough pics even with strong or low lighting, if you know how to handle it. Gaming chops are just about good enough for Genshin Impact, but that frame rate won't be too smooth. You're best off with PubG etc.

Battery life is cracking, while Motorola has stuffed 256GB storage into the Moto G54 5G, expandable via microSD up to 1TB. You also have the usual slick Moto apps on board (except for Ready For sadly).

This budget phone only comes with a guaranteed single OS upgrade sadly, so Android 14 will be it. But at least you have three years of bi-monthly security updates. And no complaints with the 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS screen, which hits 120Hz, or those stereo speakers.

So that's the Motorola Moto G54 5G, let us know your thoughts down below!

Motorola Moto G54 5G Unboxing Chapters:
0:00 - Rambly bit
0:49 - What's in the box?
1:08 - Design
2:28 - Android & features
5:03 - Display & audio
6:39 - Performance & gaming
7:42 - Battery life
8:31 - Cameras
10:28 - Byyyyeeeeeee

[sultanvinegar]

I got one as my backup/work phone a couple of weeks ago, based on this review. For such a cheap phone it is really responsive, butter smooth UI and a ton of storage. Given how I use phones (no gaming, mostly email/web/IM) this would do me fine for extended periods of use as my main device.

[nureinmenschlein]

I really like the way how you review the smartphones! It's pretty cool that you also treat many budget oriented phones

[Natura]

Just ordered it for my father. Waiting for the delivery. Fingers crossed 🤞

[cheezus]

Got last year's version (g53) for free with my new contract. Its nothing fancy but solid simple phone that covers all the basics. Battery is basically endless.

[johnnypancheff]

I got the Moto G54 Power Edition (12GB ram and 6000mah battery) for 200 EUR in October 2023. By far, this is the best phone I have ever had, especially for that price range- great performance + outstanding battery life, a good enough 120hz refresh rate display. I love that pure Android experience as I don't like the skins of the other UIs because they tend to slow the phones down after a certain amount of time. After the Android 14 update, the phone is flying 🎉

[Contemplator]

My Pixel 6 Pro is in for repairs as it has an area of dead pixels on the screen so I had to buy a cheap phone to tide me over until I get the Pixel back (or hopefully replaced).

I purchased the Moto G54 as my temporary replacement phone and I must say that for the price, I'm VERY impressed.

It's an amazingly good phone for the price.

[stevetici]

How is it that these budgets phones have the basic features like FM Radio, 3.5mm jack & SD card whereas the premium phones you pay an arm & a leg for can't supply these basic features which I think should be mandatory on Android phones.

[andydenyer]

Love your reviews, but one thing that you (or any other reviewers for that matter) never seem to cover these days is signal reception and call quality! I mean, it is a phone after all, and I do actually use mine for making the odd phone call (yes, I know that seems a bit strange these days, and sales staff in mobile phone shops look at me like I've just arrived from another planet whenever I mention that)! This is now the third Motorola phone I have owned, having tried a mid-range Samsung (A53) between the last two, and I find that I get much better signal reception with the Motorola versus the Samsung, and the sound quality on voice calls is much clearer too. My Motorola stays connected to my provider's network (EE) throughout my entire commute (apart from when going through one tunnel), whereas the Samsung (costing around three times as much!) kept dropping out at various points during my regular journey!

[brandonamthor]

I been saying now for 3 years that Motorola by far makes the best phones. Nothing can compare for $150!! My ex has a pixel 7 and she constantly has issues with it and literally my 2022 g stylus 5g outperformed her phone

[cahill]

Moto's decision to release the g53 months ago is a real head scratcher when compared with this. The g54 outshines it in every way for practically the exact same price.

[Bazukadam]

Bought mine in last year, but have only just started using it this year. So far I'm impressed with it. I wasn't willing to buy a more flagship phone, because I don't even use them that much.

This one's perfect for day-to-day, basic use.

[priyankasharma-wopx]

Totally satisfied with my Moto G54! The super smooth 120Hz display makes scrolling and gaming a breeze, and the battery life is a marathon runner - easily lasts a full day on a single charge. Plus it charges pretty quickly too. The phone itself feels light and comfortable to hold, and the design is pretty slick. One small drawback - the fingerprint sensor seems to be a little slow sometimes which can be a pain. To fix that, I'm thinking about getting a screen protector with built-in fingerprint compatibility from gadgetshieldz. That way I can protect the screen from scratches and still unlock my phone fast.

[markolabor]

Subscribed cuz ur reviews rocks the moon off my socks

[davefb]

Love your honest and real world reviews. Keep up the good work mate.

[Twly-if]

WHY IS THIS SO HELPFUL U CONVINCED ME TO BUY IT

[archerious]

Love the Mike wallpaper 1:22.
Excellent wallpapers as always.

[Wander_Ventures]

I thought Pep Guardiola has a new job 😂😂

[Tucibi]

What a brilliant phone for the price. 💓 Moto!

[rob]

Ive got the g73 and its a good phone. Not quite my 23 ultra, but its great for my everyday use.

[Natura]

Already received the phone. Overall its a good device without any crazy design. Camera is good for the price. Mint green colour version with 12 GB Ram and 256 GB storage. Looks very sophisticated .