Motorola Moto G04 review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Motorola Moto G04 is Motorola's cheapest 2024 entry: a Unisoc T606, a 6.6-inch 90 Hz LCD, and a 5,000 mAh battery with an IP52 rating at $119 new for 4/64 GB. Used units sell around $66 across a five-sale sample and $80 for 4/128 GB across four — with the two-year update window closing right about now.

Display and design

The 6.6-inch IPS LCD refreshes at 90 Hz with 500 nits of peak brightness; screen quality is 29/100 — a smooth-for-the-tier panel. The 180 g body is light for the class, compactness 91/100, and IP52 covers dust and dripping water.

Performance

The Unisoc T606 posts everyday responsiveness 26/100 and gaming 0/100. It is a predictable entry platform: single-app use is fine, app launches are slow, and 3D gaming is excluded from the brief by the numbers, not by marketing.

Camera

The camera is a single 16 MP main sensor without stabilization; camera score 3/100 — near the bottom of the catalog. Daylight record shots are the ceiling; the camera exists to complete the spec sheet.

Battery and charging

Battery life scores 40/100 on the 5,000 mAh cell — a full day of light use on a low-draw platform — while 10 W charging scores 0/100 and charging is an overnight affair. Resale is 98/100, close to the top of our scale: the entry Moto line keeps a deep, steady used market.

Verdict

Around $66-80 used, the Moto G04 is a splash-resistant battery phone with a 90 Hz screen and the catalog's most basic camera; it makes sense strictly as a communication tool. The Moto G (2024) is the full step up within the same year, and the Moto G22 is the 2022 alternative with a more complete camera set.