Rating of the best Motorola smartphones for 2022

Once the best manufacturers, such as Motorola and Nokia, are now trying to revive the interest of users in their devices. Thus, the lineup of Motorola, the world leader in the telecommunications market of the early 2000s, now includes about 25 models. Our rating of the best Motorola smartphones in 2022 will help you understand how to choose the most suitable model and where to buy it at a bargain price, will introduce you to how much the device you are interested in costs, what are its advantages, disadvantages and technical characteristics.

About Motorola

Motorola is one of the five hundred largest American companies, it is currently divided into two independent divisions and abolished.

In 1993, Motorola entered the Russian market, where it relatively successfully implemented its activities until 2011, after which it left the country.

In the same year, Motorola's smartphone division was acquired by China's largest company, Lenovo.

Under the auspices of Lenovo, the Motorola brand reappeared on the Russian market in 2016, and already forgotten Moto smartphones began to appear in stores again. Motorola's website also began to function, where all currently available smartphone models are presented and comprehensive information is given on them.

Which company is better to take the device is up to the user to decide, but Motorola can be safely recommended, since there are no doubts about Lenovo smartphones.

Average price of Motorola smartphones

At the price of the device, they start at 4,000 rubles, that is, they are quite inexpensive. The most expensive smartphone will cost 31,000 rubles, but this is rather an exception. Most models fall into the segment from 10 to 15,000 rubles.

It is worth noting that the lineup in 2022 consists of 4 lines, the cost of a smartphone directly depends on belonging to which:

• Moto Z2 play - high-quality, premium models (15,000 - 31,000 rubles);
• Moto G - a class of sufficiently productive devices (10,000 - 18,000 rubles);
• Moto E - relatively budget smartphones (6,000 - 11,500 rubles);
• Moto C - economy class, the simplest and most affordable (4,000 - 5,000 rubles).

It will be most convenient to find out the cost for the model that you are interested in using the Yandex.Market service - all offers from many stores in your region and with delivery from the nearest large cities are collected there.

As for the stores themselves, you should carefully read the customer reviews on them. As a rule, the price for a certain model differs slightly - up to a couple of thousand rubles, so you should not run for the lowest cost. It is better to buy in a trusted place so that later there are no problems with a guarantee, repair or return if any problems or defects in the product are found.

Rating of high-quality Motorola smartphones

Now we will get acquainted with 6 smartphones from Motorola. These are the most popular models among users. Consider their features and impressions of people from use.

Smartphone «Motorola Moto Z Force gen.2»

If you are interested in new items, then this option is for you.

Externally, the device does not look like devices from other manufacturers and has all the same rounded elements typical of the 2000s - a camera, a logo.

The device comes with Android 7.1 operating system - not the latest version. Designed for 1 SIM card.

The weight of the device is 140 grams, and the diagonal of the AMOLED screen is 5.5 inches. The smartphone is equipped with a powerful 2750 mAh battery (with fast charging function), which, according to the manufacturer, holds a charge up to one day.

RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, with the possibility of installing a memory card of almost unlimited capacity - up to TB. Powerful 8 core processor.

The smartphone comes with two cameras, more precisely, the rear camera is dual - 12 + 12 megapixels with F / 2 aperture, front - 5 megapixels.

The box contains all the components that are typical for Lenovo and models of the Z line.

The smartphone is available in three colors - black, silver and gold.

The cost is from 31,900 rubles.

• Stylish slim body;
• Top iron is involved;
• Comfortably lies in the hand;
• With a good camera;
• Supports TurboPower (charges the phone so much in five minutes that it lasts for another 8 hours of work);
• The fingerprint sensor works quickly and without misses, you can add up to 5 fingers;
• Bright screen with good viewing angles, behaves well in the sun;
• The screen is protected from falls, the special ShatterShield technology does not allow it to break;
• Allows you to take pictures with a variable depth of field due to the dual camera;
• High speed.

• The high cost of the device;
• Protruding rear camera without optical stabilization and poor autofocus;
• Headphones are connected via an adapter, there is no connector;
• Cannot be used underwater
• The front camera with flash takes good pictures only when there is sufficient lighting;
• Without buying Moto TurboPOWER at 3490 mAh (Moto Mods) for almost 5,000 rubles, the battery lasts for 7-8 hours of active use of the device.

Smartphone “Motorola Moto Z Play”

This is the predecessor of the second generation discussed earlier, only much more budgetary.

The device is available in two colors - white and black.

This model with two SIM cards working alternately. It is 20 grams heavier than the second generation - 165 grams, while the AMOLED screen diagonal is the same - 5.5 inches. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch resistant and the body is made of plastic.

The rear camera is 16 megapixels with f / 2 aperture and with flash, as is the front camera with 5 million pixels.

The smartphone is equipped with a powerful eight-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953.
The RAM in the device is 3 GB, and the built-in memory is 32 GB, expandable with a microSD card up to 2 Terabytes.

This is a smartphone with a powerful battery, it really holds a charge for a long time. The battery capacity is higher than the second generation (hence the extra weight) at 3510 mAh.

The cost is from 20,000 rubles.

• Adequate price;
• Productive smartphone for work and play;
• High battery capacity - holds a charge for about two days;
• Separate slot for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Used good hardware;
• Good brightness and high quality screen;
• Interesting appearance;
• Android without unnecessary presets and non-removable programs;
• There is an interchangeable panel included, which allows you to close the rear connector and make the camera not protruding;
• Good front camera;
• There are no freezes or other glitches when using;
• Comfortable to operate with one hand or two;
• Gestures for control are very convenient and facilitate the use of a smartphone;
• Aluminum rim around the body;
• The best among competitors.

• Large non-functional screen frames;
• A separate button for the fingerprint sensor, which has no other functions;
• Inconvenient location of the power button in a row with the volume buttons;
• The camera works well only in good lighting;
• Reliable and durable screen for which you do not need to purchase films or protective glasses;
• One single speaker is responsible for conversations and music;
• It is difficult to find accessories in Russia.

Smartphone “Motorola Moto Z2 Play 64GB”

The device is available in gold and silver colors. Comes with Android 7.1 operating system.

The weight of the smartphone is 145 g, the AMOLED screen size is 5.5 inches. The 3000 mAh battery is quite capable of providing up to 1 day of work.

In addition, Z2 Play pleases users with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, with the possibility of using a memory card of 2 Terabytes.

The top processor for 8 cores is used - Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953Pro with a frequency of 2.2 MHz.

The 12 megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture and the 5 million pixel front camera provide good image quality.

In addition, the phone is designed for 2 SIM cards that work alternately.

The cost is from 19,500 rubles.

• Good camera;
• Android without unnecessary programs;
• The battery holds for a long time;
• The fingerprint scanner works quickly;
• Flat, lightweight and stylish metal body;
• Everything is qualitatively done - from the device to the packaging;
• The camera can be configured manually;
• Nothing slows down and does not freeze, optimal performance;
• Fingerprint scanner works instantly;
• Control with moto-gestures;
• Many interesting internal Motorola chips;
• Charges quickly.

• Already a bit outdated model;
• Accessories can only be picked up on Aliexpress;
• Screen for an amateur;
• For the money I would like more features;
• The location of the lock button is not the most convenient;
• Protruding camera on the back;
• Wide screen bezels.

Smartphone “Motorola Moto X gen 2 16GB”

This is no longer a new model, it went on sale back in 2015, respectively, comes with Android 5.0.However, good technical parameters and a pleasant price attract users even three years later.

The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM and 16, 32 or 64 GB built-in to choose from.

The capacity of the battery that powers the device is 2300 mAh - which is not very much by today's standards, but the battery is enough for 1-1.5 days of use. The model has a quad-core processor at 2.5 MHz.

The screen is represented by a 5.2-inch full HD AMOLED matrix. Glass - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating.

The rear camera - 13 million pixels and optics with f / 2.2 aperture, shoots well with a sufficient level of lighting. The front camera is 2 million pixels, which is not a very good indicator for a modern smartphone, but it shoots tolerably well.

The package includes a power adapter, a USB cable, a pin for a SIM card tray and documentation.

The cost is from 16,000 rubles.

• New interesting design, uncharacteristic for other devices in this series;
• Aluminum premium edging along the contour of the case;
• Excellent in the hand;
• Fixed all the shortcomings of the previous generation Moto X;
• High-quality and loud multimedia speaker;
• Saturated and bright color reproduction;
• Good viewing angles - nothing floats and is not distorted;
• The possibility of customizing the case - individual selection of the color of the front and back panels, the color of the logo edging, on the official website of Motorola;
• Pleasant tactile sensations and comfort from using the device;
• Good hardware and high performance - applications and games "fly";
• Under load, it heats up slightly;
• High-quality video in full-HD and the ability to record Slow Motion videos at 1080p.

• Too high cost, given the year the model was announced;
• No color calibration on stock firmware;
• Contrasting display with overly saturated colors - not for everybody;
• Not too wide range of brightness;
• No fingerprint;
• It is difficult to find accessories in Russia;
• The wear resistance of the body panels leaves much to be desired;
• It is not possible to install microSD to expand the built-in memory;
• Focus often misses and misses the target;
• In poor lighting, the shots are not bad, but nothing more;
• There is no sense from the ring reflector.

Smartphone “Motorola Moto E5 Plus 32GB”

This is a mid-range device, and it was released in mid-2018. Smartphone Moto E5 Plus available on the market in iridescent gold, black and grey. It comes with Android 7.0, which is neatly updated with Moto features. According to users, the device looks expensive, works smartly and is pleasant to hold in your hands.

The device is accompanied by a decent package - charging, headphones, a protective case and a film.

As for its technical characteristics, they are all pleasing. So, RAM - 3 GB, and built-in - 32 GB. It is possible to expand the memory with an additional 256 GB on a memory card. The battery of unprecedented power is 5000 mAh, which is a very good indicator, even when taking into account the screen with a diagonal of 6 inches. The weight of the device is 200 grams, the body materials are metal and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating. The device has undergone radical changes in design, in comparison with previous models of this line, and for the better. Outwardly, it resembles more expensive devices - Moto Z and Moto Z play.

It has an energy-efficient eight-core processor, which, coupled with a battery, provides a long operating time - from 1.5 to 2 days.

12 megapixel rear camera module with f/1.7 aperture, with flash and laser autofocus, front camera with 8 million pixels. Video is shot at 30 frames per second.

The cost is from 11,500 rubles.

• Low cost with excellent performance;
• Holds battery well
• Relatively fast charging, in 1.5 hours. At the same time, 15 minutes of charging replenishes 25% of the battery capacity and makes it possible to use the smartphone for 6 hours;
• Interestingly stylized finger sensor;
• The ability to install 2 SIM cards and micro-SD and the presence of a separate tray;
• Deep body color;
• The main camera takes excellent pictures, no worse than in the more expensive Z-line;
• Good brightness and contrast of the display, the image remains readable in the sun;
• Everything works not super fast, but comfortable and acceptable for daily use, regardless of the tasks;
• Clear and detailed sound in headphones, better than many more expensive devices;
• Autofocus works great due to the system, which is usually put in more expensive smartphones;
• It shoots quite decently during the day and in good lighting.

• The presence of software garbage from Yandex and Motorola;
• Delays in the Motoscreen function;
• The speaker for music is combined with the speaker for conversations;
• A fast fingerprint scanner under the display, which is also a universal control key, this increases the useful area of ​​​​the display;
• The usual color saturation is a bit lacking, they are too natural, even at maximum brightness;
• There is no optical stabilization, so night shots will not please with quality.

Smartphone “Motorola Moto G5s 3/32GB”

This smartphone was announced at the end of 2017. Available in gold and gray colors.Comes with Android 7.1 operating system version. Designed for 2 alternately working SIM cards.

The weight of the device is 157 grams, including a 5.2-inch 2.5D Gorilla Glass screen and a 3000 mAh battery. Supports Motorola TurboPower - fast charging feature.

Smartphone equipped with a powerful 8-core processor with a not the highest frequency of 1.5 MHz. The amount of RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, with the possibility of installing a memory card up to 128 GB.

The camera is designed for 16 megapixels, the front one - for 5 million pixels, without optical stabilization. Video is shot at 30 frames per second. The design of the device is typical for Motorola.

The cost is from 9,700 rubles.

• Beautiful, slim and stylish;
• Availability - cost up to 10 thousand rubles, with fairly good characteristics;
• Pure Android without unnecessary presets;
• High performance (but not for "heavy" games);
• Metal body made of aluminum, which is pleasant to hold in your hands, while the paint does not wear off, like the competition;
• Glass with an oleophobic coating is resistant to scratches and damage;
• Bright and saturated picture, excellent resolution;
• Really fast charging - in about 1 hour;
• High autonomy - up to 1.5 days without charging;
• Instant fingerprint scanner;
• Excellent sound quality in headphones and through the speaker - loud and bassy;
• Sturdy and solid case, perfect build quality;
• The screen is not AMOLED, but the image is clearly visible even in bright light.

• Combined tray for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Gets very hot when loaded with tasks;
• Can easily slip out of hands due to streamlining;
• Poor camera quality;
• Step adjustment of brightness and sound is completely inflexible and not convenient;
• In the off state, the alarm does not work;
• For a phone with a curved display, choosing a protective glass is a big problem;
• To implement some functions, you need to additionally install applications;
• The camera module sticks out strongly against the background of the case;
• It's inconvenient that the headphone jack is on top;
• There is no NFC function that allows you to pay for purchases using your phone;
• There is no LED flash that should fire when notifications appear.

Conclusion

For convenience, the information on the above models is structured and summarized in a table, which you can read:

The popularity of Motorola smartphone models is undeniable, because it is a brand with a history, and a whole generation has grown up on its phones. Today, flagship smartphones from Motorola are in no way inferior to models from other top manufacturers, while they retain their individual features that distinguish them favorably from competitors. It is worth noting the availability of devices, their extensive functionality, as well as their high quality.

Of course, it's up to you to decide which model is better to buy - but, albeit a small one, Motorola's model range in Russia includes many attractive options in terms of price-quality combination, and even an unusual design. Therefore, whatever your selection criteria are, the American-Chinese brand will find something to surprise and delight you with.

Motorola smartphones have a lot of advantages, and all the identified disadvantages are more far-fetched and subjective, since they relate to issues of convenience and personal preferences. If you did not find “your” device among those considered, you can choose another option on the official website of Motorola or on Yandex.Market, where more than 20 different models from different price segments are on sale.