2020 ranking of the best Motorola smartphones

Once the best manufacturers such as Motorola and Nokia are now trying to revive consumer interest in their devices. Thus, the lineup of Motorola, the world leader in the telecommunications market in the early 2000s, now includes about 25 models. Our rating of the best Motorola smartphones in 2024 will help you understand how to choose the most suitable model and where to buy it profitably, will introduce you to how much the device you are interested in costs, what are its advantages, disadvantages and technical characteristics.

About Motorola

Motorola is one of the 500 largest American companies and is currently divided into two independent divisions and discontinued.

In 1993, Motorola entered the Russian market, where it relatively successfully implemented its activities until 2011, after which it left the country.

In the same year, Motorola's smartphone division was acquired by the largest Chinese company Lenovo.

Under the auspices of Lenovo, the Motorola brand reappeared on the Russian market in 2016, and the almost forgotten Moto smartphones began to appear in stores again. The Motorola website has also started to function, where all the models of smartphones available to date are presented and comprehensive information on them is given.

Which company is better to take the device is up to the user, but Motorola can be safely recommended, since there is no doubt about the quality of Lenovo smartphones.

Average price of Motorola smartphones

At a price, the devices start at 4,000 rubles, that is, they are quite inexpensive. The most expensive smartphone will cost 31,000 rubles, but this is rather an exception. Most of the models fall into the segment from 10 to 15,000 rubles.

It is worth noting that the lineup in 2024 consists of 4 lines, from which the cost of a smartphone directly depends:

• Moto Z2 play - high-quality, premium models (15,000 - 31,000 rubles);
• Moto G - a class of fairly productive devices (10,000 - 18,000 rubles);
• Moto E - relatively budget smartphones (6,000 - 11,500 rubles);
• Moto C - economy class, the simplest and most affordable (4,000 - 5,000 rubles).

It will be most convenient to find out the cost for the model that you are interested in using the Yandex.Market service - there are collected all offers from many stores in your region and with delivery from the nearest large cities.

As for the stores themselves, you should carefully read the customer reviews for them. As a rule, the price for a certain model differs slightly - up to a couple of thousand rubles, so you shouldn't run after the lowest cost. It is better to buy in a trusted place so that later there will be no problems with warranty, repair or return if any problems or defects in the goods are found.

Rating of quality Motorola smartphones

Now we will get acquainted with 6 smartphones from Motorola. These are the most popular models among users. Consider their features and people's impressions of use.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto Z Force gen.2"

If you are interested in new items, then this option is for you.

Outwardly, the device does not look like devices from other manufacturers and has all the same, typical for the 2000s, rounded elements - a camera, a logo.

The device comes with Android 7.1 operating system - not the latest version. Designed for 1 SIM card.

The device weighs 140 grams and has a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen. The smartphone is equipped with a powerful battery with a capacity of 2750 mAh (with fast charging function), which, according to the manufacturer, holds a charge for up to one day.

RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, with the ability to install a memory card of almost unlimited size - up to TB. Powerful 8-core processor.

The smartphone comes with two cameras, more precisely, the rear camera is 12 + 12 megapixels with an aperture of F / 2, the front one is 5 megapixels.

The box contains all the components that are typical for Lenovo and models of the Z line.

The smartphone is available in three colors - black, silver and gold.

Cost - from 31,900 rubles.

• Stylish slim body;
• Top-end hardware involved;
• Fits comfortably in the hand;
• With a good camera;
• Supports TurboPower (in five minutes it charges the phone so much that it lasts for another 8 hours);
• Fingerprint sensor is fast and smooth, up to 5 fingers can be added;
• Bright screen with good viewing angles, behaves well in the sun;
• The screen is protected from falls, the special ShatterShield technology does not allow it to break;
• Allows you to take pictures with a variable depth of field due to the dual camera;
• High speed of work.

• The high cost of the device;
• Bulging rear camera with no OIS and poor autofocus
• Headphones are connected via an adapter, there is no connector;
• Cannot be used underwater;
• The front camera with flash only takes good pictures when there is sufficient lighting;
• Without the purchase of Moto TurboPOWER 3490 mAh (Moto Mods) for almost 5,000 rubles, the battery lasts for 7-8 hours of active use of the device.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto Z Play"

This is the predecessor of the second generation reviewed earlier, only significantly more budgetary.

The device is presented in two colors - white and black.

This model is with two SIM cards working alternately. It is 20 grams heavier than the second generation - 165 grams, while the diagonal of the AMOLED screen is the same - 5.5 inches. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch resistant and has a plastic body material.

The rear camera is at 16 megapixels with an aperture of f / 2 and with a flash, as is the front camera at 5 million pixels.

The smartphone is equipped with a powerful eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor.
The RAM in the device is 3 GB, and the built-in memory is 32 GB, with the possibility of expanding with a microSD card up to 2 Terabytes.

This is a smartphone with a powerful battery, it really holds a charge for a long time. The battery capacity is higher than in the second generation (hence the additional weight) - 3510 mAh.

Cost - from 20,000 rubles.

• Adequate price;
• A productive smartphone for work and play;
• High battery capacity - keeps charging for about two days;
• Separate slot for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Used good hardware;
• Good brightness and high quality of the screen;
• Interesting appearance;
• Android without unnecessary presets and non-removable programs;
• There is a removable panel included that allows you to cover the rear connector and make the camera not stick out;
• Good front camera
• No freezes or other glitches during use;
• Comfortable to operate both with one hand and with two;
• Gestures for control are very convenient and make using the smartphone easier;
• Aluminum rim around the body;
• Best among competitors.

• Large non-functional screen frames;
• Separate button for the fingerprint sensor, which has no other function;
• Inconvenient location of the power button in a row with the volume buttons;
• The camera works well only in good lighting conditions;
• Reliable and durable screen for which you do not need to purchase films or protective glasses;
• A single speaker is responsible for conversations and music;
• It is difficult to find accessories in Russia.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto Z2 Play 64GB"

The device is available in gold and silver colors. Comes with Android 7.1 operating system.

The weight of the smartphone is 145 g, the size of the AMOLED screen is 5.5 inches. The 3000 mAh battery is quite capable of providing up to 1 day of work.

In addition, the Z2 Play pleases users with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, with the ability to use a 2 Terabyte memory card.

A top-end processor with 8 cores was used - Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953Pro with a frequency of 2.2 MHz.

A 12MP rear camera with f / 1.7 aperture and a 5MP front camera provide good image quality.

In addition, the phone is designed for 2 SIM cards that work alternately.

Cost - from 19,500 rubles.

• Nice camera;
• Android without unnecessary programs;
• The battery holds for a long time;
• Fingerprint scanner works fast;
• Slim, lightweight and stylish metal body;
• Everything is well done - from the device to the packaging;
• The camera can be configured manually;
• Nothing slows down or freezes, optimal performance;
• The fingerprint scanner works instantly;
• Control with moto-gestures;
• Many interesting internal features of Motorola;
• Charges quickly.

• Already a bit outdated model;
• Accessories can only be picked up at Aliexpress;
• Screen for an amateur;
• For this money, I would like more opportunities;
• The location of the lock button is not the most convenient;
• Bulging camera on the back;
• Wide screen bezels.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto X gen 2 16GB"

This is not a new model anymore, it went on sale back in 2015, accordingly, it comes with Android 5.0. However, good technical parameters and a pleasant price attract users even three years later.

The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and 16, 32 or 64 GB of built-in memory to choose from.

The capacity of the battery that powers the device is 2300 mA / h - which is not very much by today's standards, but the battery is enough for 1-1.5 days of use. The model has a 2.5 MHz quad-core processor.

The screen is represented by a 5.2-inch full HD AMOLED matrix. Glass - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating.

The rear camera is 13 million pixels and optics with an aperture of f / 2.2, shoots well with sufficient lighting. The front camera is 2 million pixels, which is not a very good indicator for a modern smartphone, but it shoots passably.

Package contents - power adapter, USB cable, pin for the SIM card tray and documentation.

Cost - from 16,000 rubles.

• New interesting design, not typical for other devices in this series;
• Premium aluminum edging along the body contour;
• Fits perfectly in the hand;
• Fixed all the shortcomings of the previous generation Moto X;
• High quality and loud multimedia speaker;
• Rich and vivid color reproduction;
• Good viewing angles - nothing floats or distorts;
• The possibility of customizing the case - individual selection of the color of the front and rear panels, the color of the logo edging, on the official Motorola website;
• Pleasant tactile sensations and comfort from using the device;
• Decent hardware and high performance - applications and games “fly”;
• Under load, it heats up slightly;
• High-quality video in full-HD and the ability to record Slow Motion videos at 1080p.

• Too high cost, given the year the model was announced;
• No color calibration on stock firmware;
• Contrast display with overly saturated colors - not for everybody;
• Not too wide range of brightness;
• No fingerprint;
• It is difficult to find accessories in Russia;
• The durability of the body panels is poor;
• Can't install microSD to expand the built-in memory;
• Focus often misses and hits the wrong object;
• In poor lighting, the shots are good, but nothing more;
• No use from the ring reflector.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto E5 Plus 32GB"

This is a mid-range device and it was released in mid-2018. Smartphone Moto E5 Plus is available in the market in iridescent gold, black and gray. It comes bundled with Android 7.0, which is neatly complemented by Moto chips. As noted by users, the device looks expensive, works smartly and is pleasant to hold in hands.

The device is accompanied by a decent package bundle - charging, earphones, protective case and film.

As for its technical characteristics, they are all encouraging. So, the RAM is 3 GB, and the built-in memory is 32 GB. It is possible to expand the memory with an additional 256 GB on the memory card. The battery of unprecedented power - 5000 mAh, which is a very good indicator, even taking into account the 6-inch screen. The weight of the device is 200 grams, body materials are metal and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating. The device has undergone radical changes in design, in comparison with the previous models of this line, and, moreover, for the better. Outwardly, it resembles more expensive devices - Moto Z and Moto Z play.

It has an energy efficient eight-core processor, which, together with a battery, provides a long operating time - from 1.5 to 2 days.

Rear camera module 12 megapixels with f / 1.7 aperture, with flash and laser autofocus, front - 8 million pixels. Video shoots at 30 frames per second.

The cost is from 11,500 rubles.

• Low cost with excellent performance;
• Holds the battery well;
• Fast enough charging in 1.5 hours. At the same time, 15 minutes of charging replenishes 25% of the battery capacity and makes it possible to use the smartphone for 6 hours;
• The finger sensor is interestingly stylized;
• The ability to install 2 SIM cards and micro-SD and the presence of a separate tray;
• Deep body color;
• The main camera takes excellent pictures, no worse than the more expensive Z-line;
• Good brightness and contrast of the display, the image remains readable in the sun;
• Everything works not too fast, but it is comfortable and acceptable for daily use, regardless of the tasks;
• Clear and detailed headphone sound, better than many more expensive devices
• Autofocus works great due to the system, which is usually installed in more expensive smartphones;
• Shoots pretty well during the day and in good lighting.

• The presence of software garbage from Yandex and Motorola;
• Delays in the Motoscreen function;
• Speaker for music combined with speaker for conversations;
• A fast under-display fingerprint scanner, which is also a universal control key, this increases the usable display area;
• The usual color saturation is a little lacking, they are too natural, even at maximum brightness;
• There is no optical stabilization, so night shots are not good quality.

Smartphone "Motorola Moto G5s 3 / 32GB"

This smartphone was announced at the end of 2017. Available in gold and gray. Supplied with Android 7.1 operating system. Designed for 2 alternately working SIM cards.

The device weighs 157 grams, including a 5.2-inch 2.5D Gorilla Glass screen and a 3000 mAh battery. Supports Motorola TurboPower - fast charging function.

Smartphone equipped with a powerful 8-core processor with not the highest frequency of 1.5 MHz. The amount of RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, with the ability to install a memory card of 128 GB.

The camera is designed for 16 megapixels, the front camera is for 5 million pixels, without optical stabilization. Video shoots at 30 frames per second. The design of the device is typical for Motorola.

Cost - from 9,700 rubles.

• Handsome, slim and stylish;
• Availability - the cost is up to 10 thousand rubles, with fairly good characteristics;
• Pure Android without unnecessary presets;
• High performance (but not for "heavy" games);
• The metal body is made of aluminum, which is pleasant to hold in your hands, while the paint is not erased, like in competitors;
• Oleophobic coated glass is scratch and damage resistant;
• Bright and rich picture, excellent resolution;
• Really fast charging - in about 1 hour;
• High autonomy - up to 1.5 days without charging;
• Instant fingerprint scanner;
• Excellent sound quality in headphones and through the speaker - loud and bass;
• Sturdy and solid body, perfect build quality;
• The screen is not AMOLED, but the image is clearly visible even in bright light.

• Combined tray for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Heats up a lot if loaded with tasks;
• Can easily slip out of hands due to streamline;
• Poor camera quality;
• Stepwise adjustment of brightness and sound is not flexible or convenient at all;
• In the off state, the alarm does not work;
• For a phone with a curved display, choosing a protective glass is a big problem;
• Some functions require additional installation of applications;
• The camera module sticks out strongly against the background of the case;
• It's inconvenient that the headphone jack is on top;
• There is no NFC function that allows you to pay for purchases using your phone;
• There is no LED flash that should fire when notifications appear.

Output

For convenience, the information on the above models is structured and summarized in a table, which you can familiarize yourself with:

Model	Motorola Moto Z Force gen.2	Motorola Moto Z Play	Motorola Moto Z2 Play 64GB	Motorola Moto X gen 2 16GB	Motorola Moto E5 Plus 32GB	Motorola Moto G5s 3 32GB
RAM, GB	4	3	4	2	3	3
Internal memory, GB	64	32	64	16	32	32
Screen size, inches	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.2	6	5.2
Main camera, MP	12+12	16	12	13	12	16
Front camera, MP	5	5	5	2	8	5
Battery capacity, mA / h	2750	3510	3000	2300	5000	3000
Weight, grams	140	165	145	140	200	157
Cost, rubles	31900	20000	19500	16000	11500	9700

The popularity of Motorola smartphone models is undeniable, because this is a brand with a history, and a whole generation has grown up on its phones. Today flagship smartphones from Motorola are in no way inferior to models from other top manufacturers, while they retain their individual characteristics that distinguish them favorably from competitors. It is worth noting the availability of devices, their extensive functionality, as well as their high quality.

Of course, it's up to you to decide which model is better to buy - but, albeit a small one, Motorola's lineup in Russia includes many attractive options in terms of price-quality combination, plus an unusual design. Therefore, whatever your selection criteria, the American-Chinese brand will find something to surprise and delight you with.

Motorola smartphones have a lot of advantages, and all the identified disadvantages are mostly far-fetched and subjective, since they relate to issues of convenience and personal preferences. If you haven't found “your” device among the reviewed ones, you can choose another option on the official Motorola website or on Yandex.Market, where more than 20 different models from different price segments are on sale.