Moto G9 (Play) review

25 September 2020


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Disha, 28 Feb 2021Worst device by motorola speaker has eco effects....overhea... moreDo you actually complain about overheating when charging, whan about 50% of phones on the market sky-rocket their temperature when under load 30 mins(if you didn't get it, it means it's a normal thing)? And you are literally paying 170 bucks for this, what did you expect honestly? 1000000 points in AnTuTu? Dolby Atmos speakers? What do you base the statement 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 on? Try and look at the price tag and competition next.

    Ratul, 07 Apr 2021Hi, Would you please share your using experience?It's a great phone for the money asked, not recommended for heavy gaming or stuff like that, but if you just want the least in everything, this thing's got you. Also android experience is good, Moto knows what they're doing with their software; can't complain here ( i use smart launcher cuz it's android 11).

      I actually own this phone and i can say that it's deemed itself worthy over the years. The only problem i recall having is the cameras, it kinda lowered the saturation on them. The processor may not be the best, but for the money you really don't have what to expect. I think it would be better to gather some extra cash and get a mid-ranger, rather than any entry level handheld. Also, it's stuck on android 11, so it's definetly not the best to get it in 2023.

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        • HAP
        • XSH
        • 27 Oct 2021

        it's a month now as my daily driver. the price to performance is incomparable for media consumption. the camera and image quality is being compromised.

        overall, it is recommended for users who are not camera centric.

        on top of that, the stock android and upgradable to 11 is superb.

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          • Luka
          • LiQ
          • 23 Oct 2021

          Not bad for money

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            • Anonymous
            • gAm
            • 22 Sep 2021

            This phone is great for those of you who want a basic smart phone that does txt, Whatsapp, general internet browsing, good camera and a good all rounder of a phone that does what it says on the box. I used to have a Samsung but have decided to change to a different brand, in this case a Motorola, as I did not want to pay extra 30% approx for that Samsung logo! A smart phone for under £100 from a big company like Motorola, what can go wrong? Very little in my view!

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              • Ratul
              • tjK
              • 07 Apr 2021

              Gerry , 26 Mar 2021Good phone happy with itHi, Would you please share your using experience?

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                • Gerry
                • HCh
                • 26 Mar 2021

                Good phone happy with it

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                  • Disha
                  • Hkr
                  • 28 Feb 2021

                  Worst device by motorola speaker has eco effects....overheating during charging......don't buy at free cost also

                    Vicky samajdar, 26 Sep 2020When I charged the phone the phone is totally hit so much. ... moreDo you find any network issue like slow internet or poor calling experience? Is the heating issue solved?

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                      • Tera
                      • 60H
                      • 08 Feb 2021

                      Is the USB-C usable for second display in this line up?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 31K
                        • 15 Jan 2021

                        kee, 29 Nov 2020This thing can't even compete any phone below $99 in chinaGo to China

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                          • U@L
                          • 16 Dec 2020

                          Awesome battery capacity and camera. Amazing tips and I love this phone 👍

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                            • Jest me
                            • pL}
                            • 07 Dec 2020

                            I'm on my third G9 play both of the others sent back with the same fault as people cant hear me talking but they cant find issues with the phone let's see if its 3rd time lucky as I am seriously not impressed with it so sar as I have only had the contract 6 weeks (3 phones in 6 weeks???)

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                              • kee
                              • fLA
                              • 29 Nov 2020

                              This thing can't even compete any phone below $99 in china

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                                • Shameer
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                                • 09 Nov 2020

                                I will buy this phon in saudi arabia no good this phon. bcoz no have nfc festivities motorola is cheating this model no have nfc motola say have nfc this model

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                                  • jeanpaulles
                                  • 8Bm
                                  • 17 Oct 2020

                                  they have compas? Is possible to install Brujula?

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                                    • Reiner
                                    • Ldr
                                    • 06 Oct 2020

                                    At that price - 170 Euro - you can also grab a
                                    Poco X3 NFC (6/64) or
                                    Redmi Note 9S (6/128)
                                    If it's an offer.

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                                      • Andy
                                      • nE2
                                      • 02 Oct 2020

                                      I really like the fact that it has a larger battery, the same size as the G7 or G8 power.
                                      It looks a better buy now than the the G8 power and certainly the G8 power lite.
                                      I prefer qualcomm processor over the cheaper one in the power lite for aptx bluetooth support. Real shame about no wide angle lens though.

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                                        • KrishSaxena
                                        • 7kk
                                        • 28 Sep 2020

                                        The Snapdragon processor would hardly do much in the name of good performance although all other specs look promising