Moto G64

The Moto G64 includes a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide camera capable of taking macro shots. The front side houses a 16MP camera for selfies.By default, the Moto G64 processes images with high saturation, and as a result, the shots feature a warm orange-ish hue. Contrast and shadows also lean on the higher side to make photos look more dramatic. That makes photos from Moto G64 more social media-ready. This applies to both primary and ultra-wide camera outputs.However, the former can capture sharper images (at least in daylight), thanks to the OIS support. On the other hand, the ultra-wide camera can be inconsistent with results, especially if a human subject is involved. Colours around the corners can also get washed out in some cases.Overall, daylight photos are satisfactory considering the price point. However, in low-light conditions, photos may lack clarity or accurate colours or sometimes both. If you're able to adjust the lighting and stability, perhaps with a tripod, results may still include high contrast. Enabling the night mode may also help to an extent. Yet, achieving a crisp photo with balanced colours remains a challenge, a common issue among most phones in this range.The 16MP selfie camera takes shots similar to that of the primary camera, though some photos may include even warmer tones. You can adjust the output by enabling or disabling the "Image preference" option, though achieving the skin complexion may require some editing. Videos from the Moto G64 are average at best. While the stability in videos is decent, colours tend to be inconsistent.

Motorola smartphones are generally best suited for productivity-focused smartphones as the brand pays particular attention to the software experience backed by capable hardware. The same applies to the Moto G64.It draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC. The base variant offers 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. The unit I am reviewing includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage for Rs 15,999 (MRP Rs 17,999). The phone utilises UFS 2.2 and LPDDR4X RAM.In benchmarks, the Moto G64 achieves decent scores on the Geekbench, AnTuTu, and Burnout test for throttle. It achieves relatively higher scores than Realme 12X and POCO X6 Neo in the same tests. Other latest smartphones, including Realme P1 and Vivo T3x, are ahead in some areas.Beyond numbers, the Moto G64 is capable of handling daily tasks in real life. If your priorities lean towards gaming, the Moto G64 can run BGMI and Call of Duty, though the Realme P1 or Vivo T3 might be better companions. The G64 supports HD graphics in BGMI, but the performance is decent, if not the best.However, the Moto G64 has a lot to offer for performance-focused users. Some native apps, including interactive widgets, MotoHub, and Motorola Notifications also add versatility. The phone ships with Android 14, and the UI is mostly clean. There are some pre-installed apps, but they can be easily uninstalled. Sadly, it is expected to receive one single major Android OS update.

The new 6,000mAh battery helps with a much-improved battery backup. In the PCMark battery test, the Moto G64 lasted for over 18 hours (flight mode enabled), a very respectable score. For daily usage, users can easily expect an all-day battery with the maximum settings enabled. With modest features in the background, expect a battery backup of over a day.The phone can handle 30W charging, but it comes with a 33W charger in the box. I like the bundled black charger, which is similar to what Motorola usually provides with its Edge and high-end G-series phones. However, charging takes longer due to the battery size. It took around 30 minutes to charge just 29 percent, and getting to a full charge takes well over an hour (nearly 80 minutes).