Motorola G45 5G Price, Features: A Budget Smartphone with a balanced performance and 5G Support Motorola has been following a good lead when it comes to gaining presence in the budget and mid-range segment of Indian smartphone market and the Moto G45 5G is an example of that.

The G45 5G is an accessible 5G phone in the popular Moto G-series that promises great everyday experience with dependable battery, pure software and 5G experience at a decent price.

Competition in this category is intense, yet the moto g 45 g brings the hallmark Motorola look and feel – in an attractive, value proposition for the pragmatic Indian.

Let’s find out what the Motorola G45 5G offers, where it excels, its less appealing aspects, and why it could be the ideal handset for those that want to jump aboard the 5G bandwagon without spending a fortune.

Design: Simplistic, Elegant, and Practical

The one thing the Motorola G45 5G isn’t is trying to be flash but it’s a clear, minimal design that I’m sure is going to attract people who prioritise restraint over bling.

The back panel is matte polycarbonate with a fairly smooth texture, providing fingerprint and smudge resistance.

It comes in calming shades like Forest Green and Ice Blue, and has fresh, modern lines.

At the back, the camera module is nice and neatly done in the top-left corner, sitting a hair above but not really protruding.

In terms of design, the branding is not excessive, and the phone, overall, is fairly comfortable to hold due to its curved edges and body-hugging design.

Neatly in the Goldilocks range at nearly 200 grams, it hits the sweet spot between being robust and comfortable.

The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor – which also doubles as the power button. It’s responsive and easy to access.

There is a water-repellent design (IP52-rated), which safeguards the phone from accidental splashes — a rare feature in this price point.

Display: 81.44 centimeters smooth and immersive visual experience with 60Hz refresh rate or 12 hertz refresh rate

The Moto G45 5G sports a 6.56-inch IPS LCD screen with an HD+ resolution (1612 x 720 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate.

A Full HD+ screen would have been the ideal in this case, based on what we’re seeing from the competition,

But Motorola makes up for it with the high refresh rate bringing even scrolling, swiping and animations much more pleasing to the eye.

The screen is also quite bright and the colors pop, which is great for everyday entertainment, such as watching videos and browsing the web, and even playing some light games.

It can falter a bit in direct sunlight, but it does just fine indoors or in shade outside.

Performance: Efficient 5G Behemoth for Everyday Use

Powering the Motorola G45 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, a 6nm chipset intended for affordable 5G handsets.

Teamed with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, the phone glides through usual app toggling, social media scrolling and video streaming and is pretty fuss-free in terms of performance.

The chipset is able to strike a sweet balance between performance and power efficiency.

Lighter games like Subway Surfers and Clash of Clans are smooth and even slightly heavier games like Call of Duty Mobile or BGMI can be played on medium graphic settings.

Thermal management is also well-looked after and the phone does not heat up even during long gaming sessions.

Multi-tasking is quick, and the company also offers RAM Boost (virtual RAM) compatibility,

Which allows for up to 6GB of additional RAM to be allocated, virtually, to help the device manage background operations.

Software: Clean, Near Stock Android

One of the most appealing aspects of the Moto G45 5G is the near-stock Android 14 experience. Motorola’s dedication to cleaner, leaner software is evident.

No ads, no bloat, and the UI is still slick and uncluttered.

Users also enjoy Moto’s nice touches such as Moto Gestures (karate chop for flashlight, twist for camera, attentive display) that are actually pretty handy.

The phone is also equipped with ThinkShield security, which will provide a safe software environment.

Motorola says it will guarantee 2 years of security updates and at least one Android version upgrade, decent for the prong this falls into.

Cameras: Good for Snaps and Casual Photography

On the back, you are getting two cams—a 50MP main sensor combined with a 2MP depth sensor on the Moto G45 5G. On the front, it has an 8MP camera in the center-aligned punch-hole.

The 50MP does well enough when it comes to grabbing detail in daylight, accurately reproducing colors. The dynamic range is fine, and the shutter speed is fast enough to get off shots in a hurry.

Close-ups and portraits are also decent, with good edge detection.

However in low-light, performance drops, with noise becoming quite apparent and details getting lost, although it is mitigated to a certain extent by the Night Mode.

The 8MP selfie shooter is fine for selfies and video calls in decent lighting. There is beauty mode, but it’s not too aggressive, so selfies look natural.

Video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps, whether it’s the camera up front or at the back, which is pretty much par for the segment.

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Battery Life and Charging

There is a 5,000mAh battery in the Moto G45 5G, enough for moderate to heavy use throughout the day.

The Dimensity 6100+ chipset, which is power-efficient, combined with an HD+ display will also offer minimum battery consumption. And users can expect screen-on-times of 7 to 8 hrs.

You’ll charge the phone with a 20W fast charger that’s included in the box.

It charges fully in about 1.5 to 2 hours — not the fastest, but reasonable considering it has the larger battery of the two models versus some competitors.

Connectivity and Audio

As the name implies, the Moto G45 is 5G-ready and packs in support for a wide range of SA/NSA bands for better compatibility as 5G networks start rolling out in India.

The connectivity options of the phone also comprise dual VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

Another big mention is for the stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos that deliver loud and impressive sound while the few in this price point goes.

Whether you are watching videos or playing games, there is delicate and non harsh sound output to the sound balance.

Pros:

Clean, close-to-stock Android 14 experience

Smooth UI performance with 120Hz refresh rate

Tuned stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

5000mAh battery capacity you can count on

Sleek, minimalist design with a water-repellent finish

5G-ready with Dimensity 6100+ SoC

While it’s priced for the feature set

Cons:

Full HD+ Distracting the eye from the advancing stream instead of Full HD+

So-so low-light camera results

No ultra-wide or macro lens

Faster charging times would have been nice

Restricted software updates for the long term

Motorola G45 5G: Final Verdict

You can get a hope and a prayer for 5G connectivity among the 11 best 5G phones, but your best option right now is the Motorola G45 5G, which cuts quite a nice package in the budget 5G space.

It may not be tops in raw specs, but it focuses on the user experience with a clean UI, solid performance, long battery life, and consistent camera quality.

For all who are in search of a smartphone that gets the bare essentials right – a good display, solid 5G, decent software, and an excellent battery life – the Moto G45 5G will be a good option at less than ₹12,000.

It’s perfect for students, recent grads or anyone looking to get 5G without spending a lot of money.

In this era of heavily skinned phones and bloated UIs, Motorola delivers a breath of fresh air, with a phone that is simple, reliable and great value.