Review Summary
Expert Rating3/5
Design★★★★★★★★★★ Display★★★★★★★★★★ Software★★★★★★★★★★ Camera★★★★★★★★★★ Performance★★★★★★★★★★ Battery★★★★★★★★★★
Pros
- Stylish design
- Clean software interface
- Long-lasting battery life
- SD 695 offers stable performance
Cons
- Display is capped at 60Hz
- No dual speakers
- Gaming performance not the best
Motorola is well and truly back in action and to kickstart the new year, the company took the wraps off a compelling mid-ranger in the form of the G71 5G. The smartphone has a lot going for it and is the first device in India to be backed by Qualcomm’s brand-new Snapdragon 695 processor. But, is that enough to sway buyers over to the brand’s doorsteps in the cutthroat sub Rs 20K price segment? Well, let’s find out in this review.
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Verdict
The Moto G71 5G is the latest mid-ranger from the company’s stables. The handset does little to set itself apart though, and falters on key aspects like display and cameras. That said, it scores well on its near-stock Android experience and good battery life, and could work for you if these matter to you.
The lowdown
The Moto G71 5G doesn’t stray too far from the company’s G-series design ethos. In fact, the smartphone has been stylised like the Moto G51 (review) my colleague reviewed a while ago. To that note, the device features an elliptical camera module towards the back which houses the phone’s camera sensors. If you ask me, the camera module acts as a unique identifier for the revamped Moto G series and adds a touch of character to the phone’s otherwise conventional design. That’s not all, as the phone is available in two tasteful colours, namely Arctic Blue and Neptune Green. Both the hues offer a smudge-resistant, matte finish, which is great. Furthermore, much like its more affordable sibling, the G71 5G has also been constructed out of polycarbonate.
Despite that, the phone feels quite sturdy and the build quality doesn’t come across as cheap or inexpensive. What’s more, the G71 5G can be comfortably used with just one hand. For one, the device is quite compact and ships with a relatively narrower frame. Furthermore, the back of the phone curves subtly into its frame, which betters the user’s in-hand grip as well.
