Motorola Moto G04From real comments

Verdict distilled from 36 mentions across 14 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment69%
PROS 69%
CONS 31%

Rank based on 36 mentions across 14 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a very cheap secondary or backup phone for calls, texts and social media
  • You value a 90Hz display and UFS storage at a budget price
  • You can live with a basic camera and don't need long-term OS updates

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You require guaranteed NFC support in your region
  • You need more than 2 years of security/OS updates
  • You want strong speaker audio quality or a sharper FHD display

What users complain about

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31Budget
Motorola Moto G04
Great value for priceRAM Boost to 8GB90Hz display and smooth specsInconsistent NFC availabilityReliability and support concernsSoftware bugs and UI crashes
Motorola Moto G04
Great value for price
RAM Boost to 8GB
90Hz display and smooth specs
Inconsistent NFC availability
Reliability and support concerns
Software bugs and UI crashes

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Overall Impression

Exceptional value for the price point. Multiple buyers paid as little as $68-$104 and felt they got a steal, citing the 90Hz display, UFS storage, Dolby Atmos audio, and RAM Boost expanding RAM to 8GB. Comparisons to pricier phones like the iPhone 16 were made favorably regarding display refresh rate. Several called it 'amazing' or worth it, though one Italian commenter noted other Motorola models compete at similar prices.

Performance is adequate but display resolution and camera are compromises. Users note the phone runs light games like PUBG at 40-90fps with GFX tweaks, and the T606 processor with RAM Boost keeps things smooth. However, one commenter wished for an FHD display, and another said cameras aren't flagship level though 'not actually bad.' A few users felt overall performance was underwhelming without knowing about RAM Boost.

NFC, charging specs, and software reliability create confusion and complaints. Buyers report conflicting NFC availability depending on region and model (G04 vs G04s), and confusion over charger wattage (ad says 20W, box has 10W, reviewers say 15W). Some experienced System UI crashes, icon bugs, non-working spam filters, dull speaker sound, and one reported the display dying after 17 hours, alongside disappointment over only 2 years of security updates.

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