Motorola

Motorola Moto G04

Ranked #12 in Smartphones

227 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

While flagged as needing careful consideration, inclusion in the "do not buy before watching" list suggests it has some redeeming qualities that warrant investigation.

Consolidated from 14 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

7 positive sources
3 neutral sources
3 unconvinced sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 3 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Budget device with short software lifespan and no evidence of robust build quality or repairability.
Flagged 26 July 2026

Budget device with short software lifespan and no evidence of robust build quality or repairability.
Flagged 26 July 2026
Poor build quality, sluggish performance and a subpar camera make it a bad buy.
Flagged 26 July 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Redeeming qualities worth investigating

✗ Issues that require review before buying
✗ Short software lifecycle
✗ Poor build quality
✗ Slow processor

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

7 positive sources

Kimovil Article

In summary, the Motorola Moto G04 offers a compelling package for budget-conscious consumers looking for a reliable and feature-packed smartphone. The device excels in display quality, offering a vibrant and immersive viewing experience. The affordable price point makes it an attractive option for users seeking value for money.

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Trakin Tech Trakin Tech · 15.5M subscribers · Feb 2024

Overall, it's of good build quality. Ports & Buttons Speaker Grill, USB Type C, Microphone, Sim Tray, 3.5mm jack, Dolby Atmos Badging, Speakers & Dolby Atmos Tune, Volume Rocker, Power On Off & Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor. It didn't have FPS in the previous E13, but now it's side mounted. The frames are also colour coordinated. So it looks very premium.

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The only annoying thing is that it'll be a bit slow until it stabilizes, but finally, the phone is usable.

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Gogi Tech Gogi Tech · 3.8M subscribers · Feb 2024

You get a premium level feel and look

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ReviByte iSamuel · reviewer · Aug 2026

A solid pick for students who mostly need WhatsApp, camera, and social media without lag.

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PrathapGTech PrathapGTech · 1.6M subscribers · Feb 2024

If your budget is just ₹6250, then the Moto G Zero phone is a good phone that you can get for that price today. If you are looking for a phone for yourself, your friends or someone in your family in this budget, then you should know about this. It may be useful for you or your friends or family members to make a reservation.

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Mobilonline TV Mobilonline TV · 6K subscribers · Mar 2024

on the contrary, it feels that Motorola had the express intention of creating a friendly product that will not bother you in your pocket or handbag from a visual point of view,

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3 neutral sources

U User opinions and reviews Article

raganinjo, 23 Oct 2024 Very laggy. Downloading,videos watching,everything slow!Slowest phone I ever had.Fingerprint a. more I'm not sure what you're talking about, I haven't had any issues with performance especially considering it's price point. This phone certainly does have NFC. I think you may be confusing the Moto g04 with the Moto G4, the g04 is a completely different and newer phone.

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Linuxbrs Linuxbrs · 869K subscribers · Apr 2024

Negative point: even being an entry-level device, it should have come with at least 8 GB of RAM, but it came with 4 GB of RAM. Yes, there's the extended RAM part, yes, there's the extended RAM part where you can add another 4 GB of extended RAM, making it 8 GB of RAM. But it should have come with at least 6 GB, in my opinion. Positive point: the device has.

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Dharmesh Review Dharmesh Review · 92.5K subscribers · Mar 2024

meaning the visibility in outdoor is not that good of m g04

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3 unconvinced sources

Nanoreview Article

Based on our estimates, Motorola Moto G06 offers an 37.8% better value-for-money ratio at the given prices.

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EG Tech Plus EG Tech Plus · 49.4K subscribers · Apr 2024

The Motorola G04 is not a good buy, and if you want to know why I don't recommend this phone,

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SAPTARSHI MAJUMDER SAPTARSHI MAJUMDER · 291 subscribers · May 2025

There is considerable lag in the phone. The camera also is not at all good. The video, particularly the video camera, is of very poor quality. The battery backup is okay. The specification of the battery is 5,000 mAh. It's 4 + 64 GB. So, everything on paper is great. But then, after 1 year of use, I must say that it doesn't feel that good. But then, for the price of just 5,000, it's okay.

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1 stance not read source

CHOICE Peter Zaluzny · reviewer · Apr 2026

While there’s always going to be a market for basic, low-cost phones designed to get the job done, the Moto G04 has one major flaw. It doesn’t get the job done.

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