Moto G Max Review: Battery Champion With A Split Personality
Motorola's Moto G Max arrived last month as the first 'Max' branding to trickle down to the affordable G-series, priced at Rs. 27,999 for the sole 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. It promises a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, a 50-megapixel Sony sensor, and military-grade durability, all under Rs. 28,000. We've got our hands on the Pantone Alaskan Blue variant and here's our detailed…
Motorola has released the Moto G Max, a sub Rs. 28,000 smartphone that packs a 7,000mAh battery, a 50-megapixel Sony camera, and military-grade durability under Rs. 28,000. Our review of the Pantone Alaskan Blue variant after a week of daily use reveals a phone that excels in battery life but has a mixed performance and camera experience.
The design of the Moto G Max is in line with Motorola's typical design language, featuring a square camera module and a flat, satin-textured plastic back. While the phone feels premium, the plasticky feel is noticeable. At 213 grams and 8.6mm thick, it is not the lightest or thinnest in its segment, and its weight is felt during prolonged one-handed use.
The 213 grams and 8.6mm thickness make it less comfortable for extended one-handed use. The power button doubles as a fingerprint reader, and its placement occasionally led to accidental unlocks. The volume rocker, placed above it, feels slightly too high and short. The phone offers an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance, along with military-grade MIL-STD-810H certification.
The 6.72-inch full-HD+ LCD panel runs at 120Hz, with peak brightness of 1,050 nits. Color reproduction is pleasant, but outdoor visibility and viewing angles are not its strong suit. The stereo speakers, tuned with Dolby Atmos, are one of the better-sounding setups at this price, though they lack depth and bass. Performance is decent for everyday tasks, but heavy multitasking and demanding games can lead to app reloading and choppiness.
The Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset powers the phone, paired with 6GB LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. Battery life is where the Moto G Max truly shines, with a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery lasting a full day under moderate-to-heavy use. Motorola's 80 percent charging cap is a smart inclusion for those concerned about long-term battery health.
However, the slow charging speed via the bundled 30W adapter is a drawback. The rear camera setup features a 50-megapixel Sony sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, producing detailed and vibrant images in good daylight, while low-light performance is serviceable. The 32-megapixel front camera captures decent selfies, but portrait mode results can sometimes be inconsistent.
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