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Seems like a old player has made its return in style, which is none other than the once beloved, Motorola. The brand has been trying really hard to make a comeback and looks like its has finally done it.

The last great phones and according to its rivals phone launched by Motorola was the Moto One Fusion Plus and maybe the Moto G 5G. But both of these lacked the wow factor which many enthusiasts were disappointed about such as lack of high refresh rate displays. Do note that “enthusiasts” is only being mentioned here, other then those any average person would use it without even consideration features like high refresh rate displays.

That seems to change now with Moto G60 (& G40 Fusion) which Motorola has announced, catering to the every single demographic out there. There’s definitely something or the other for everyone in this phone.

With the launch of Moto G60, Motorola locks horns head to head with the market leaders such as Realme and Redmi (Xiaomi), but is it actually quiet there yet? That we’ll find out in this blog whether the Moto G60 is right for you taking in account several factors. There’s also a exact copy of Moto G60 i.e. Moto G40 Fusion. The slight difference between Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60 is that the latter is equipped with 108MP main camera & 32MP selfie camera while the former has a 64MP main camera & 16MP selfie camera. Rest each and every aspects of both are same. In this blog we’ll majorly cover the Moto G60 but mentions of G40 Fusion will ale be there when and if required.

Starting right out of the bat with reasons to buy Moto G60

5 Reasons to Buy the Moto G60

1. Performance Beast

This is certainly not the first time Motorola has equipped its phone with a processor as same as of its rivals like Xiaomi. Moto G60 probably has the best in class hardware for the time being for the price i.e. Snapdragon 732G . The Snapdragon 732G is the one present even on Redmi Note 10 Pro and 10 Pro Max. This chip gets the tasks done fluently and especially when Motorola phones have pure stock Android, this provides even a seamless experience. There are many Moto G60 reviews that suggest it performs flawlessly with the not so new midrange SoC.

Before you ask, no there’s no 5G in here.

2. Buttery Smooth Display

Motorola has finally pulled this off. A high refresh rate 120Hz display in a midrange phone. Other Moto phone having such refresh rate display is probably only the Moto Edge Plus that sells for Rs. 65K!. The Snapdragon 732G handles the high refresh rates like breeze and you would hardly notice any stutters. But here’s the catch, Moto was able to pull this off only by providing a LCD display whereas Redmi Note 10 Pro/Pro Max have 120Hz AMOLED. Not that Moto’s LCD’s displays are inferior but its just a personal preference whether you anyhow want an AMOLED display in your next phone.

If you are a phone geek or enthusiast then Moto G60 is certainly an option to look for as the 120Hz makes it sort of future proof and over the years more apps and games will be able to take advantage of it and provide a buttery smooth experience.

3. Gigantic Battery

This phone is just a heavy duty machine. Probably the best thing I liked about Moto G60 is its huge 6000mAh battery! This big battery makes the user worry free about the battery percentage even with 120Hz enabled. A perfect entertainment device for binge watching videos, movies & web-series.

4. Good set of Cameras

Even if not going by the numbers, the 108MP main sensor on Moto G60 is pretty impressive. Moto phones tend to emphasize more saturated colours in the photos clicked, which may be preferred by some. Also, despite not having a dedicated macro camera (thank you Moto!), all the macro shots are handled by the 8MP ultra-wide lens which also has auto focus. This is the real deal in macro photography if anyone was even interested or look forward to it in the first place.

Moto G60 may slightly fall short behind Redmi Note 10 series because they pretty much excel in photography in this price range, but Moto will get the job done likewise. Cameras can be a major factor to buy or not buy a phone.

5. Carrier Aggregation + NFC

Rest assured that Moto G60 has majorly all the sensors required for various purposes and even supports NFC if that matters. Though the infrastructure for contact-less payment isn’t there yet in India and thanks to ‘Nearby Share’ feature from Google, Android phones can share media over the air just like ShareIT. The phone also has ‘carrier aggregation’ which people have come to expect now to achieve high internet speeds. It simply means that the phone can connect to two or more mobile towers at the same time which can aid in better downloading data speeds and less buffering during video playback.

Many phones do not come with this out of the box, but Moto has provided beforehand on Moto G60.

5 Reasons to NOT buy Moto G60

1. Slow & Less Software Updates

This has always been a con with Moto ‘G’ phones that these are often not updated from time to time. Being stock Android, this should not be the case but for some reason Moto still lags behind in providing regular updates. Also, guess what? Looks like Motorola is done with ‘Android One’ phones because since the past year out of the 6-7 phone it launched, none of them is under the Android One programme.

Also, to add to the context, Moto One Fusion Plus was launched June 2020 with Android 10 and yet there’s clue of Android 11. Also Moto has confirmed the Moto G60 will surely get Android 11 (yes, obviously it should without any satement) and 2 years of updates. In that 2 years, only Moto knows whether they will roll out Android 12 or not. Basically, update situation has always been uncertain with Moto phones.

2. Stereo/Dual Speakers

If you are hoping for a dual speaker feature, move on and get Redmi Note 10 Pro because Moto G60 clearly lacks it despite being a chunk of a phone. It’s high time now brands should provide dual speakers or make the earpiece act as a secondary speakers. But also, since Moto is already packing in so much specs, can’t complained much regarding the speakers.

But if you are in the market looking for an immersive experience, Moto G60 probably won’t do the job.

3. Plastic Back Panel

If you want your next phone to be premium and resistant to residues and scuffs, this isn’t the greatest deal as Moto G60 has a plastic built construction all around including plastic back. Plastic phones tend to get scratches pretty fast even if using a cover/case. That’s because once dust and lint enters the case, it constantly causes friction which may ultimately lead to scratches, minor ones, maybe not even noticeable until you look for it very closely.

4. Slow Charging

With advantages, comes drawbacks in the same aspect. That’s because despite G60 having a colossal battery, which is pretty awesome as it can run for 2 days on medium usage, has a measly 20W charging. This juices up the phone in almost 2.5hrs or more.

So if you are that kind of a person who prefers fast charging on the go, this one’s definitely not for you.

5. Brick like Phone

This goes in context with the huge battery size. To accumulate that size of battery, it certainly requires a good amount of space and thus the huge size. Also, not to mention the large & tall 6.8″ display which also accounts the phone to be this large. The dimensions of Moto G60 are – 169.6 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm and weights exceedingly at 225 grams.

If you think you can’t stand a huge phone like Moto G60, certainly skip it as definitely regrets would be there in the long term after the purchase.

Final Thoughts

With these being the reasons to buy and not buy Moto G60, credits where due, Moto has launched a spectacular phone in years especially in this price where it disappeared for a timeframe. A phone is never perfect in all its aspects and that’s where this blog highlights the phone’s shortcomings. Also, from time to time it was compared with the Redmi Note 10 Pro series because that’s the phone they are rivaling it with head to head. So afterall, who should buy this phone –

• Loves stock Android
• Wants an extremely clean Android experience (which brands lack these days)
• Doesn’t mind slow or no updates
• Needs best of the best battery life