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Moto G100, with 90Hz screen and dual selfie cameras, launched

Moto G100, with 90Hz screen and dual selfie cameras, launched

Mar 26, 2021
11:34 am

What's the story

As an addition to its G series of smartphones, Motorola has launched the Moto G100 model. It comes as a rebranded version of Motorola Edge S. The handset carries a price-tag of Є499.99 (roughly Rs. 43,000) and features two front cameras, a Snapdragon 870 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast-charging support. Here's our roundup.

Design and display

It sports a Full-HD+ LCD screen

The Moto G100 has a water-repellent body with a dual punch-hole design, a noticeable bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it packs a quad camera unit. The handset bears a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2520 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. It is offered in Iridescent Sky, Iridescent Ocean, and Slate Gray color options.

Information

The smartphone has a 64MP main camera

The Moto G100 is equipped with a quad rear camera module including a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth camera, and a ToF sensor. Up front, there is a 16MP and 8MP dual-lens setup.

Internals

Under the hood, it runs on Android 11

The Moto G100 draws power from a Snapdragon 870 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. At the heart, it boots Android 11-based MY UX and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast-charging support. The device offers a "Ready For" platform which provides a desktop-like interface when connected to a monitor or TV.

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Moto G100: Pricing and availability

Motorola has launched the Moto G100 at a price of Є499.99 (roughly Rs. 43,000) for the solo 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. It is currently up for grabs in Europe and select Latin American markets.

What works and what doesn't

Moto G100

What works and what doesn't
Moto G100
Our Rating
Pros:
Smooth screen with a 90Hz refresh rate
Latest Android version
Reliable battery with fast-charging support
5G support
Cons:
Lacks official IP rating for water resistance
Not handy; heavy-weight