Motorola Moto G31

The Moto G31 is solid and dependable, but despite a big improvement in the screen, it’s still hard to recommend over the competition – and that’s chiefly down to raw performance. The Moto G30 wasn’t exactly a speed demon, and moving backwards from there at a slightly higher price is simply too hard to swallow.

The Moto G31 isn't the fastest or most modern of cheap phones, and the lack of 5G holds it back, but it feels comfy to hold and offers a long battery life for not much money at all.

The Motorola Moto G31 is a good, budget-friendly, and lightweight mid-range phone with a great OLED display. Unfortunately, it's otherwise a bit inferior to the more affordable predecessor in terms of features.

The Moto G31 doesn't stray from the usual Motorola formula: it's an affordable Android handset that gives you more than you might expect from the price. Long battery life and a bright 6.4-inch display are the stand-out features here, though there are weaknesses too.

The Motorola Moto G31 offers a high-quality AMOLED display, a water-resistant body, and a near-stock Android software experience. However it isn't on par with its predecessor in some regards, and its imaging capabilities are a mixed bag and far from consistent. It's not an all-rounder but might still be a good fit for those looking for a vanilla Android software experience.