Moto G9

Moto G9 Verdict

Brand: MotorolaProduct: Moto G9Key specs: 6.5-inch LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, 5000mAh battery, 48MP primary cameraPrice: ₹10,999Rating: 3.5/5The budget smartphone segment in India is flooded with smartphones from companies like Realme, Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo. Amid these giants, Motorola has carved out a niche space for itself with its G-series. The latest edition of Motorola’s G-series smartphones in India is the Moto G9.The Moto G9, theoretically, succeeds the Moto G8, but that phone was never launched in India (so you can cross that one off your list). In India, it succeeds the Moto G8 Plus that was launched in India back in 2019 for ₹12,499.The Moto G9 costs ₹10,999 and it is available in Sapphire Blue and Forest Green colour variants. At first glance, it looks quite similar to its predecessor. It has the same front design and a glossy gradient back that was there in the company’s G8 Plus smartphone. But if you take a closer look, a lot of things have changed. For instance, the camera design. Motorola has completely redesigned the camera module in its latest G-series smartphone.Changes and similarities aside, the real question remains: is the Moto G9 worth buying? Let's find out…DesignLet’s talk about the design first. The Moto G9 measures 165.21x75.73x9.18mm and it weighs 200 grams. It is slightly bigger than the Moto G8 Plus that measures 158.35x75.83x9.09mm and weighs 188 grams. Dimensions aside, the Moto G9 comes with a plastic body that features a glossy black with a gradient finish, which is similar to what we have seen in the case of the Moto G8 Plus.It has got a square-shaped camera module that sits in the middle of the phone’s back right above the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner with the signature Motorola symbol in the middle. The phone has got a 3.5mm jack on top and a USB Type-C port along with speakers at the bottom. On the left, it has the SIM card tray and on the right, it has a special button for invoking the Google Assistant. This button sits on top of the volume rockers, which in turn, are placed on top of the power button.

Moto G9 review: A decent option for budget buyers

The Moto G9 checks all the right boxes. It performs well, it offers a long battery life, the user interface is smooth and the camera isn’t too shabby either.