Motorola Moto G30

High-contrast, high-refresh rate display.

Unremarkable low-light image quality.

But as current Moto Gs go, the G30 is, in fact, a rather reasonable buy. It stands out from its stablemates thanks to its 90Hz display, which also happens to be one of the highest-contrast LCDs we've tested. Photo quality, while not great at night, is...

Long-lasting 5000mAh battery;90Hz screen at a low price;Primary camera can deliver great shots

Weak secondary cameras;Chunky design;Adequate performance

Excellent battery life Won’t break the bank Plenty of storage

Fingerprint sensor issues Some may dislike Google Assistant button Low-res display

The Moto G30 is good for its price, and certainly beats out its G10 sibling, as a fine all-rounder. Save for its stellar battery performance there are no stand-out aspects to the phone though, and depending on what you’re looking for, another handset...

Long-lasting battery life ; Reliable software experience (Android 11) ; Generally smooth user experience - and able to handle gaming apps ; A step-up in power over the Moto G10 for little extra cash

Wide-angle camera is poor quality ; Macro camera is a write-off ; Occasional stutter in fluidity ; Screen would be better with more resolution instead of 90Hz frame-rate ; That green/pink finish is ghastly

Although there's a share of criticism - three of the four cameras are poor, the Pastel Sky finish is questionable - in the interests of context there's little else out there at this price point that can even compete. So long as your expectations are in...

Affordable ; 90Hz display ; Strong battery life

Poor cameras ; Slight lag

Motorola makes a predictable budget handset in the Moto G30. You get all the basics, great battery life and a 90Hz display, but underwhelming cameras may prompt eyes (and wallets) to wander elsewhere.

Solid performance ; Decent cameras ; Brilliant battery life

Minor improvements on the Moto G9 Play ; A growing sense of Moto fatigue

All in all, the G30 is yet another solid budget phone from Motorola, and well priced at £160.

Great value hardware ; Stellar battery life ; Vanilla Android at its best

Performance merely OK ; Gimmicky cameras add little value ; Refresh rate doesn’t equal smoothness

Packs in a lot for anyone on a tight budget, even if not every feature adds a lot of value. The Moto G30 is ultra-affordable and its performance won’t frustrate, but if you can stretch just a little further, rivals offer an even slicker experience.

Good price for value; OK performance; 90 Hz screen instantly shows improved smoothness; Screen colors are nice; Good speaker (but just mono); Long-lasting battery

Camera is sub-par; Max display brightness is pretty weak

Solid battery life. ; Low cost.

The camera feels slow. ; Display doesn’t pop like those of the best budget phones. ; No 5G mobile internet.

The Moto G30 is a sound, no-nonsense budget phone. Its performance in every area is solid, even if there are little issues to deal with in each.

High refresh rate display ; Clean Android 11 UI ; Good battery performance ; Decent cameras

Big and bulky ; Aggressive Night mode

Motorola has priced the Moto G10 Power and the Moto G30 quite close to each other, and choosing between them is not all that easy. The Moto G30 offers slightly better performance than the Moto G10 Power, but has a smaller battery. It still isn't the...