Motorola Moto G4

Overview

You’ll need big hands, but once again the Moto G4 is the budget smartphone everyone needs to beat.

– As reviewed by TrustedReviews

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 69 expert reviews

Excellent:

23
Good:

31
Average:

13
Bad:

2

7.6

User Score

Based on 2,382 reviews
as rated by users

TechSpot is supported by its audience. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more.

Last revision on May 7, 2018

Reviewers Liked

So much tech for your cash
Solid performance for the price
Good camera
Its ability to survive a dunking will appeal to the clumsy among us

Reviewers Didn't Like

Huge
Lacks NFC
Camera suffers severely in low light
Not great for gaming

Competitors and Related Products

Our editors hand-pick related products using a variety of criteria: direct competitors targeting the same market segment, or devices that are similar in size, performance, or feature sets.

Expert reviews and ratings

As an all-round package, it's very hard to find fault with the Motorola Moto G4. It may be a touch more expensive than last year's Moto G, but its numerous improvements make it worth the extra cost.There may be some who complain that the Moto G is now...

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018

100

As an all-round package, it's hard to find fault with the Motorola Moto G4. It may be a touch more expensive than last year's Moto G, but since it's better in most ways – with superior battery life, a better camera, a brighter, bigger screen and a...

By Alphr on March 09, 2018

Although the new Moto G4 is more expensive than the third-generation, Motorola is offering a Full HD screen, better processor, more storage and memory. Not everyone will enjoy the jump to 5.5in or the lack of full waterproofing but this is still a...

By techadvisor.co.uk on November 18, 2016

The Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus are both welcome entries into the greater Moto family. They succeed in providing a near-flagship quality user experience in most respects. They do lack the graphics chops necessary to shine in a lot of 3D applications and games, but they were never meant to. Moto instead doubled down on ensuring a smooth, lag-free experience everywhere else with meaningful quality of life improvements via Moto Actions.

By HotHardware on August 22, 2016

I'm satisfied with the Moto G4. I'm not blown away by it, and I'm not disappointed with it. Lenovo didn't take risks with this device, and they didn't push any boundaries. The build quality lives on from previous Moto G generations, and the display...

By AndroidGuys on August 10, 2016

The Moto G4 Plus finally brings a great camera into Motorola's budget lineup. It's decently fast for the price, though the build quality might not last years of use. Motorola Moto G4 from $199.99+ Buy Now 84 Motorola Moto G4...

By Engadget on July 28, 2016

These are great little phones. In 2016 Moto doesn't deliver quite the impact they once did when they were one of the only manufacturers offering a high quality experience at such a low price, but we're happy to see how competitive this generation...

By Pocketnow on July 26, 2016

If you wanted more bang for your 200 bucks, the fourth-generation Moto G certainly delivers an impressive display and solid performance for a low-cost phone. But budget-minded shoppers who also want a phone that can double as a camera may want to pony...

By Tom's Guide on July 22, 2016

Lenovo's Moto G4 is a solid budget device, though its camera performance isn't as good as last year's Moto G.

By PCWorld on July 19, 2016

If there's a better smartphone on the market for $200, then we want to hear about it. The only device that even holds a candle to it is the $200 Huawei Honor 5X, an all-metal smartphone with nearly the same specs sheet and a fingerprint sensor....

By Digital Trends on July 19, 2016

Load More Reviews…

Motorola Moto G4

Overview

Pros/Cons

Reviews

Price: $45

TechSpot Metascore

User Score

Reviewers Liked

Reviewers Didn't Like

Competitors and Related Products

Apple iPhone SE - 2016

Samsung Galaxy A5 - 2016

Sony Xperia X

Motorola Moto G4 Plus

Expert reviews and ratings