{"id":8203,"date":"2023-11-09T17:23:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T14:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/8203\/motorola-moto-g54-5g-power\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T17:23:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T14:23:38","slug":"motorola-moto-g54-5g-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikidollar.net\/?p=8203","title":{"rendered":"Motorola Moto G54 5G (Power Edition) review: I Feel the Power!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Motorola Moto G54 5G (Power Edition) review: I Feel the Power!\u060c<\/p>\n

If the Power Rangers came back in 2023 as a bunch of smartphones with superpowers, the Moto G54 Power would be one of them \u2013 he\u2019d provide Power. Because that\u2019s what you do with a 6,000 mAh battery.<\/p>\n

The Moto G54 Power is here to satisfy those who are power-hungry and \u2013 more importantly \u2013 don\u2019t care a bit about having the latest and greatest and refuse to pay top dollar for a phone. The Moto G54 Power will sell mainly among people who never had a flagship before. While the Moto G54 is a direct successor to the Moto G53, the Power edition is more of a mutated spin-off that offers more, while (again) going easy on your wallet.<\/p>\n

The target audience for the Moto G54 Power will not be able to tell it apart from the Moto G53 at first glance. Things change when you light that screen up and find a display that\u2019s been vastly improved in terms of resolution, but we\u2019ll delve into that a bit later.<\/p>\n

The Moto G54 Power comes in a modest beige box that screams \u201cEco-friendly\u201d (and even has a branding on the side that says the packaging is plastic-free). The lid of the two-piece box has some key features listed on the inner side plus a reminder to \u201cEnjoy every detail\u201d. Then there\u2019s the phone itself, and underneath it, users will find some obligatory extras like a SIM card ejector pin, some paperwork and a fast-charging brick plus cable.<\/p>\n

Here are the specifications for the Moto G54 Power and the Moto G54 non-Power edition:<\/span><\/p>\n

*Other variants might be available in some markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, one feature is head and shoulders above the rest: that behemoth 6,000 mAh battery. Paired with the 30W fast charging, the Moto G54 Power offers plenty of hours for\u00a0<\/p>\n

everybody who isn\u2019t around a power source all day long, but when near a socket, wants to charge the device fast and get on with the busy day.<\/p>\n

So, does a $200-$250 phone look ten times worse than a maxed-out flagship that sells for $2000? Certainly not. The Moto G54 Power looks stylish enough. That said, the Moto G54 is designed with an 85.43% body-to-screen ratio, smooth plastic back and sides that ensure an adequate grip. The test unit we\u2019re reviewing is a Midnight Blue color variant, where you have one brighter shade of blue just where the light hits it, while the remaining surface gradually transitions into a darker tone. It\u2019s a cool effect.<\/p>\n

Overall, the color palette that the Moto G54 Power offers is different from the hues its predecessor \u2013 the Moto G53 came in (Matter Charcoal, Rose Gold, Blue Lavender). The new color variants are Midnight Blue, Pearl Blue, and Mint Green.Interestingly enough, the Moto G54 Power lacks a color option that\u2019s found on the non-Power variant: a hue dubbed Indigo Blue.<\/p>\n

The buttons are responsive, neither obtrusive nor hard to push. The Moto G54 offers a 3.5mm headphone jack, and if you think that\u2019s outdated, just try to listen to some music on your TWS earbuds when they\u2019re out of battery.<\/p>\n

The dual camera<\/a> setup design on the back is up to date and doesn\u2019t look outdated \u2013 just normal.<\/p>\n

The phone has an IP52 protection level rating. Mind you, it\u2019s not waterproof; Motorola<\/a> says it\u2019s water-repellent, which means it can withstand moderate exposure to water (accidental spills, splashes or light rain). But in no case it\u2019s to be put in water, or exposed to pressurized water.
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Moto G54 Power Display<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Moto G54 Power edition sports the same display as the Moto G54 non-Power edition, in other words: it\u2019s a massive (to say the least) update at a resolution of 2400 x 1080 px, coming from the Moto G53 which offered 1600 x 720 px.<\/p>\n

The 6.5-inch display is an IPS LCD and offers a truly nice 120Hz refresh rate \u2013 who said budget phones<\/span> shouldn\u2019t be smooth and fast when it comes to the display experience? However, as we pointed out in our Moto G54 review, it would be great if Motorola had decided to pack an OLED display instead of the slightly outdated LCD technology. <\/p>\n

Also, its coating is somewhat too reflective and there are situations where you\u2019ll find yourself rotating and moving around so that nasty window light behind your back isn\u2019t interfering.<\/p>\n

Back to the 120Hz refresh rate \u2013 one can set the device on 60Hz, 120Hz or Auto. Generally, it\u2019s okay to leave it at Auto, as it balances between performance and battery life. This advice, however, applies to phones with regular batteries. Since we\u2019re dealing with the Power edition and its 6,000 mAh battery, you can spoil yourself at a 120Hz refresh rate non-stop and go by your day.<\/p>\n

When in the Colors<\/a> submenu in Settings, there are the options to manually set both the color saturation (Natural and Saturated, which are kind of self-explanatory) and the color temperature. When Night Light is on, the color temperature you\u2019ve set will be overridden by the system in order to warm things up and protect your eyes from the blue cast.<\/p>\n

Display Measurements:<\/h3>\n

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In our display lab tests, we see the Moto G54 Power screen does not get as bright as most others which makes it harder to use outdoors on a sunny day. Also, minimum brightness does not get as low as on other phones, so if you use your phone in bed at night you might find the screen a bit too bright.<\/p>\n

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Moto G54 Power Camera<\/span><\/h2>\n
Not for the aspiring photographers<\/h5>\n
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The dual camera setup on the back of the Moto G54 Power is where things differ from the Moto G54 non-Power edition. Yes, the primary camera is the same, offering a resolution of 50 megapixels (that naturally combine into 12.5 megapixels, as they often do) and an aperture size of f\/1.8.<\/p>\n

The second camera on the Moto G54 Power is an ultra-wide one, coming at 8 MP; this one replaces the straightforwardly disappointing 2 MP macro camera that\u2019s found on the non-Power edition. Sadly, this ultra-wide camera is far from delivering great results, but having it instead of the 2 MP macro is immeasurably more fun and more practical.<\/p>\n

There’s also a Portrait mode that is on par with the rest of the budget phones<\/span> line, which means it’s usable, but don’t expect miracles out of it.<\/p>\n

Main Camera – Day<\/h3>\n

The main camera produces results that can be dubbed \u201cpassable\u201d, but only under certain conditions. That is if you never plan to view the photos you took on the Moto G54 Power on a large monitor or print them. If you only look at them on your 6.5-inch display, you\u2019ll be generally OK. You\u2019ve got to set your expectations as to what a $220-ish phone can deliver in terms of photo quality.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll not fool anyone that these were taken with an iPhone<\/a>, as the Moto G54 Power\u2019s main camera produces somewhat brutal saturation and sharpening on the edges of the subjects, while at the same time losing the fine details and replacing them with a smudgy mishmash (when viewed at 100% magnification) that can\u2019t be excused or hidden.Interestingly enough, when shooting directly towards the sun (you should generally avoid that unless you aim to create a specific composition) the Moto G54 Power is not horrible and is performing adequately.<\/div>\n

Main Camera – Low-light<\/h3>\n

As soon as the sun sets and you find yourself in a poorly lit scene, things quickly go south. Whatever detail was to be found in the daytime photos is now gone and replaced with a rough mess of pixels, shades and blobs.<\/p>\n

Again, this criticism is derived from inspecting the 4096 x 3072 px photos on a large monitor \u2013 something you shouldn\u2019t do.<\/p>\n

So, make sure to stick to looking at the night photos on the 6.5-inch display. That\u2019s the only way you won\u2019t be disappointed with the Moto G54 Power\u2019s nighttime photography capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Zoom Quality<\/h3>\n

On the Moto G54 Power, one can go up to 8x digital zoom \u2013 you weren\u2019t expecting optical zoom on a $220-ish phone, right?<\/p>\n

The above examples showcase the difficult road from 0.5x to 8x through the middle 1x, 3x and 5x stages. Judge for yourself. Instead of wasting time to pinch zoom, wouldn\u2019t it be easier to shoot exclusively at 1x and then crop in post-process? Just a suggestion.<\/p>\n

As expected, the difference when digitally zooming is pretty dramatic even comparing the 1x to 3x, let alone the 5x and 8x.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ultra-wide Camera<\/h3>\n

Does the Moto G54 Power have an ultra-wide camera? Yes. Is it capable enough to be considered super cool? No. Will you use it? Of course, since you have it! Personally, I\u2019d take any bad ultra-wide option over a dedicated macro, even if it\u2019s a good one \u2013 but that\u2019s just me.<\/p>\n

Comparing the 8 MP ultra-wide camera module to the Moto G54 Power\u2019s main 50 MP one is ridiculous. The ultra-wide is making the main camera look good, as it is producing photos that are simply oversaturated, lacking in detail and tonal balance.Again, I\u2019d take any flawed ultra-wide over an adequate macro option. So, have fun!<\/div>\n

Video Quality<\/h3>\n
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The video<\/a> sample is shot in 1080p resolution at 30fps, as the Moto G54 Power doesn\u2019t offer 4K. This is a sad state of affairs \u2013 it\u2019s almost 2024 and being stuck at 1080p is not fun.<\/p>\n

Overall, video capture on the Moto G54 Power is not its strong side as artifacts and jitter can be introduced when in shaky hands.<\/p>\n

Moto G54 Power Performance & Benchmarks<\/span><\/h2>\n
Get the 12GB RAM model and it will make you smile<\/h5>\n
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I\u2019m testing the Moto G54 Power at its utmost, specs-wise: 12GB RAM, 256GB of storage. And it\u2019s great, actually. I\u2019m seriously considering getting one for my mother, as she\u2019s not happy at all with her Samsung<\/a> A-series phone from 2021 (she finds it super slow and unreliable).<\/p>\n

Why not, after all? The Moto G54 has what it takes to make for a perfect daily driver for someone who doesn’t need the latest and greatest, but instead seeks reliability and adequate everyday performance. A large 6,000 mAh battery, 12GB RAM, a large 6.5-inch display, 3.5mm headphone jack \u2013 these things practically scream \u201cI\u2019m the budget solution you are looking for!\u201d<\/p>\n

What\u2019s driving the Moto G54 Power is the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 that\u2019s replacing the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ that was found under the hood of the Moto G54. It\u2019s an improvement, just not a huge one. The CPU and RAM speeds are faster on the Dimensity 7020, and it has a greater GPU clock speed.<\/p>\n

Performance-wise, I found the Moto G54 Power to be very reliable and a joy to use. Switching between apps is instantaneous, browsing the web and watching videos on YouTube is without hassle and delay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Performance Benchmarks:<\/h3>\n

As it is seen, the Moto G54 Power is lagging behind its competitors in terms of benchmark results, but that shouldn’t discourage those who are in need for a capable phone with huge battery for a modest price.<\/p>\n

Moto G54 Power OS \/ Android version<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The Moto G54 Power differs not a bit from the software experience one gets on the Moto G54 non-Power edition. It comes with Android 13 and doesn\u2019t offer anything crazy in terms of modifications, which is nice.<\/div>\n
There\u2019s the Moto app<\/a> that has assembled ways for you to personalize your phone and fine-tune it to taste. There are several sections in the Moto app:<\/p>\n