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Price |
₹ 9,391 onwards
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₹ 10,999 onwards
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Launch Date (India) |
May, 2020
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Aug, 2020
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Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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Smartphone OS |
Android 9.0 PieExpected update to next Android version
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Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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Screen Size |
6.5 inches
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6.5 inches
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Screen Resolution |
720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
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Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes
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Yes
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Display Type |
IPS LCD
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IPS LCD
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Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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Display Features |
N/A
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N/A
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Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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Processor |
2.3 GHz
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2 GHz
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Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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Processor Name |
MediaTek Helio P35Ranked #69 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Ranked #47 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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GPU |
PowerVR GE8320
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Adreno 610
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RAM |
4 GB
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4 GB
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3G |
Yes
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Yes
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4G |
Yes
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Yes
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5G |
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VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
Yes
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Yes
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GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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Connecting Port |
microUSB
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USB-C
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Primary Camera |
16MP + 2MP + 2MP
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48MP + 2MP + 2MP
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Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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HD Video Recording |
Yes (Full HD)
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Yes (Full HD)
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Other Camera Features |
16MP: f/2.0 Aperture; 1.0um Pixel Size; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Macro Camera, HDR, Face Beauty, Dual camera bokeh, Timer, Panorama, Google Lens integration
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48MP: f/1.7 Aperture; 1/2.0" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Depth Sensor, 2MP: f/2.4 Aperture; 1.75um Pixel Size; Macro Camera, HDR, Face Beauty, Dual camera bokeh, Timer, Panorama, Google Lens integration
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Secondary Camera |
8MP
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8MP
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Secondary Camera Features |
f/2.0 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR, Face beauty, Timer, Bokeh
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f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, HDR, Face beauty, Timer, Bokeh
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Internal Memory |
64 GB
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64 GB
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Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 256 GB
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Yes, up to 256 GB
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Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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FM Radio |
Yes
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Yes
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Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM (Hybrid SIM slot)
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Thickness |
9.2 mmThick
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9.2 mmThick
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Weight |
200 gmHeavy
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200 gmHeavy
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Width |
75.8 mmOk for one-handed use
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75.7 mmOk for one-handed use
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Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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Water Resistant |
Yes, Splash Resistant
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Yes, Splash Resistant
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Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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Fast Charging Support |
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Yes, 20W Fast Charging
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Included Fast Charger |
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Yes, 20.0W Fast Charger
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Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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N/A
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Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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Other Features |
Noise Filtration
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NFC; Noise Filtration
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2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Looks snazzy - the plastic chassis is finished in 2 colour gradient, which fades from a darker to a lighter shade as you cast your eyes downward
- The front has pleasingly rounded edges and slimline bezels with a tear-drop notch that look striking, for a phone at this price
- Decent fingerprint sensor at the back
- Vibrant, large 6.5-inches IPS display - the images on the screen have a good amount of pop thanks to the display’s reasonably high contrast
- Motorola continues to keep the software on it's phones clean, and simple - it's basically stock Android with a few useful Moto add-ons
- Decent performance from the dated MediaTek Helio P35 - the phone feels fast when jumping from app to app and there's no issue in regular use, thanks to the clean and light software Motorola uses
- Good triple rear camera setup - a 16MP primary module, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor
- The primary camera takes decent photos in daylight conditions and the HDR image processing also does a good job at boosting the saturation of the scene and images have a pop in them
- Low-light shooting is surprisingly good for the price - images appear bright, and the camera does an excellent job of teasing textures out from the shadows without adding too much visual noise
- The macro camera is a lot of fun to play around with - it’s capable of capturing intricate details on the smallest objects, from a macro distance of 2 cm
- The 8MP selfie camera does a good job at taking clear sharp photos and it also offers a selfie portrait mode, which works well
- Excellent battery life from the 5000 mAh battery - a full charge will easily last you for 2 days of regular use
- The Motorola Power Lite offers clear software, excellent battery and a good set of cameras for the price, if that's all you're looking for, it does the job well
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- Looks pretty slick - the glossy back with rounded edges gives the Moto G9 a premium look - the design is very similar to other Motorola phones like the Moto E7 Plus
- The front has pleasingly rounded edges and slimline bezels with a tear-drop notch that looks decent (though, phones have started to offer hole-punch displays at this price)
- Decent fingerprint sensor at the back
- Vibrant, large 6.5-inches IPS display - the images on the screen have a good amount of pop thanks to the display’s reasonably high contrast
- Sunlight legibility is good
- Motorola continues to keep the software on it's phones clean, and simple - it's basically stock Android with a few useful Moto add-ons
- Decent performance from the new Snapdragon 662 - the phone feels fast when jumping from app to app and there's no issue in regular use, thanks to the clean and light software Motorola uses - you can also do some casual gaming
- Decent triple rear camera setup - a 48MP primary module, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor
- In daylight, photos carry a decent amount of details with bright colors and high contrasts - colours are boosted slightly to enhance appeal but the camera never overdoes it
- Macro camera can take some fun photos for social media, if you can find the right focus
- Portrait mode is good - the depth detection is nice and subject separation is on par with other Motorola phones
- The 8MP selfie camera does a good job at taking clear sharp photos and it also offers a selfie portrait mode, which works well
- Very good battery life from the 5000 mAh battery - a full charge will easily last you for 2 days of regular use
- Decent fast charging from the 20W fast charger - takes about 2 hours to completely charge the phone
- The Motorola Moto G9 is a decent phone for the price - the software is the key winner here, it offers clean Android with decent performance and nice cameras
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2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- At 200g, the phone is reasonably hefty
- It also picks up greasy fingerprints a little too easily
- Sunlight legibility isn't great
- However, this is not the most powerful phone at this price and gaming on this phone is a no go - the Realme Narzo 10A and C3 both offer outstanding performance at this price
- No fast charging
- However, if you want a bit more power in your phone the Narzo 10A is an excellent phone at this price, though it's not for stock Android lovers
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- At 200g, the phone is reasonably hefty
- It also picks up greasy fingerprints a little too easily
- The resolution is low for the price, every reasonable competitor offers a full HD display at this price
- However, this is not the most powerful phone at this price and heavy 3D gaming takes a toll on the processor - the Redmi Note 9 offers a better performance at this price
- Average low-light performance - the lack of detail and sharpness make the photos look foggy
- However, if you want a bit more power in your phone and a higher resolution display the Redmi Note 9 and Realme 6i are good phones at a little more price, though it's not for stock Android lovers
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The Motorola G9 is equipped well enough to stand its ground against most of its competitors, though nothing game changing in-depth Read Review »Competitive price for what it offers in-depth Read Review »Easy to recommend in-depth Read Review »
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