Motorola Moto G35 Smartphone Review
Motorola Moto G35 Smartphone Review – The Motorola Moto G35 was launched in late August 2024 and will start shipping sometime in September 2024. The new smartphone is already available in Europe and should soon go on sale in more regions around the world. In terms of design, the Motorola Moto G35 hasn’t changed much and looks similar to its predecessor, the Motorola Moto G34, but with new colors and a premium leather back.
Motorola also packed new hardware inside the phone and still retains the 5G connectivity as the company wants to impress more users. Motorola believes that it can deliver a great experience to its users with the new smartphone and we hope it does. So, let’s get started with a detailed review of the Motorola Moto G35 smartphone and find out if it is worth buying.
Motorola Moto G35 Smartphone Review
Highlights
- The Motorola Moto G35 smartphone features a 6.72-inch IPS display with support for a high refresh rate of 120 Hz.
- The chipset inside the Motorola Moto G35 is the Unisoc T760 5G SoC, which is capable of reaching clock speeds of 1×2.2 GHz.
- The Motorola Moto G35 smartphone comes with Android 14 out of the box with a standard user interface for a better experience.
- The Motorola Moto G35 smartphone has a 50MP dual rear camera system with a 16MP selfie camera.
- The phone has a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W wired fast charging.
Design and exhibition
The Motorola Moto G35 follows the same design language as its predecessor, the Motorola Moto G35, but features new colors. It is available in Leaf Green, Guava Red, Midnight Black, and Sage Green. It has a flat body, which is solid in build quality and feels decent in the hand. This is thanks to the new eco-leather design on the back, which is not only soft to the touch but also looks great. The Motorola Moto G35 features a water-repellent design, so it should be well protected against water splashes.
The front display also has minimal bezels, but the same cannot be said about the bottom. The bezel at the bottom is considerably thick, but it is a compromise you have to accept on a budget smartphone like this. Speaking of bezels and display, you get a 6.72-inch panel with a high 120Hz refresh rate for a better user experience.
This panel features an FHD+ resolution with support for HDR10+, so watching movies on it will be a pleasant experience. It can also reach a peak brightness of 1000 nits under direct sunlight, so using the smartphone outdoors won’t be a problem. The display is also protected with Gorilla Glass 3.
Memory and internal
Motorola has equipped the Motorola Moto G35 with the Unisoc T760 5G chipset, which is capable of reaching a clock speed of 1×2.2 GHz. This clock speed coupled with the octa-core CPU setup allows you to browse the web, run multiple apps, or play games decently. Speaking of gaming, the Mali-G57 GPU can run games, such as PUBGm, Summoners War, and CODm at average frame rates.
The large size of the phone will ensure that the heat from the chipset is distributed evenly, which will prevent it from overheating. The Motorola Moto G35 also comes with Android 14 with One UI out of the box for a better experience. It also has support for 5G connectivity, which will decrease latency during multiplayer gaming sessions and provide higher download speeds. For memory and storage, the Motorola Moto G35 is available for purchase with up to 4GB/ 8GB of RAM and 128GB/ 256GB of fast internal storage. The storage can also be expanded later using the microSDXC slot.
Camera
The Motorola Moto G35 features a 50MP rear camera setup. The main rear camera consists of a 50MP sensor, which is suitably optimized to capture more photons than usual, so it’s capable of taking some good pictures with high levels of detail and saturated colors. However, this is still a budget phone, so keep your expectations in check.
The images from the secondary 8MP ultra-wide camera are pretty average, but the image quality is good enough to post on social media platforms. On the front, the smartphone has a 16MP selfie camera, which is optimized to capture great selfies with a natural color tone. As far as video recording is concerned, the rear camera can record videos in 4K at 30 FPS, while the selfie camera can record at a maximum resolution of 1080P at 30 FPS. However, there is no stabilization of any kind.
Battery and others
The Motorola Moto G35 has a high-capacity 5000mAh battery that can keep this smartphone running for at least 1-2 days with light to medium usage including camera, music, texting, and a bit of social media. However, if you are a heavy user or play a lot of games, the battery will drain faster and will not last a full day.
Also, using 5G to download movies will drain the battery faster, but you will be happy to know that the smartphone has support for 18W wired fast charging. You can fully charge the smartphone in just 2 hours. Apart from that, the smartphone has support for dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and a USB Type-C connector for charging. The smartphone will start at $202 (Rs 16,999 in India) approximately.
Pros and cons of the Motorola Moto G35
Detailed specifications of the Motorola Moto G35
Below you can see the Full specifications of Motorola Moto G35 smartphone.
| Budget | Motorola Moto G35 |
| Grid | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | August 2024 |
| SIM card | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.55 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| Weight | 188-191 grams |
| Size | 6.72 inches |
| Show | IPS LCD screen 120 Hz HDR10 1000 nits brightness Ratio 20:9 ~392 PPI density |
| Protection/Others | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Water repellent design |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Chipset | 6nm – Unisoc T760 |
| UPC | Octa-core 1x 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 processor 3x Cortex-A76 4x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| RAM | 4 GB, 8 GB |
| Internal | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide angle), PDAF 8 MP (120˚ ultra wide angle) Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama Max: 4K@30fps |
| Selfie | 16 MP (wide angle) High dynamic range (HDR) Max: 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yeah (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm connector | Yeah |
| Wireless network (WLAN) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, noise level |
| GPS | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (depends on market/region) |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yeah |
| USB | USB Type C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity and compass. |
| Battery | 5000 mAh 18W with cable |
| Flag | Leaf green, guava red, midnight black, sage green |
| Expected price | $202 (Rs. 16,999 in India) approximately |
Conclusion
The Motorola Moto G35 has everything it needs to be a fantastic budget smartphone. It features a modern flat design with eco-leather on the back, which gives it a premium feel. The phone also has a great display that won’t disappoint in terms of picture quality and brightness outdoors. The camera is also quite capable and so is the battery. The Motorola Moto G35 even has 5G technology, which is better for online gaming.
On top of all that, the phone has glass protection for the display. However, the price is a bit high and other phones in the same price range offer better chipsets and faster charging. The chipset is the weakest part of the smartphone and gamers will not like it.
A decent alternative to this smartphone would be the Vivo iQOO Z9s, which costs a bit more but comes with a much better display and chipset and faster charging speeds. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your needs and requirements.
