Motorola Moto G35 review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Motorola Moto G35 is a 2024 entry-level phone on the Unisoc T760, with a 6.72-inch 120 Hz IPS LCD rated at 1000 nits, a 5000 mAh battery with 18 W charging, and a 188-gram body. Our catalog scores it 41 on everyday use and 87 on compactness, with the screen axis at 46, and the 4/128 GB trim is tracked near $199 new. A 50-megapixel main camera without stabilization is joined by an 8-megapixel ultrawide, with video up to 4K30. The Motorola Moto G45 is the cheaper sibling of the generation, while the Motorola Moto G55 is the step-up alternative.

Display and design

The 6.72-inch IPS LCD refreshes at 120 Hz with a 1000-nit rating, scoring 46 on our screen axis: brightness of this level is the G35's clearest advantage in the entry class, keeping the large panel readable outdoors. Our records list no water or dust resistance, and the 188-gram body with an 87 compactness score stays manageable.

Performance

The Unisoc T760 posts an everyday axis of 41 and a gaming axis of 9: fluent messaging, media and light apps on a 5G-capable entry platform. Tracked trims carry 4 to 8 GB of RAM, and the two-year software window is closing now, a factor for long-term planners.

Camera

The camera axis of 25 sits on a 50-megapixel main sensor with an 8-megapixel ultrawide and 4K30 video — a more complete array than most entry rivals manage, though without stabilization. Daylight results are dependable; low light and zoom remain basic.

Battery and charging

The 5000 mAh battery scores 40 on our battery axis, a dependable full day at entry load, while 18 W charging earns a charging axis of 0 — the slowest refill tier we track, making overnight charging the practical rhythm.

Verdict

Near $199 new for 4/128 GB, the Moto G35 leads its price band on screen brightness and camera completeness: a 1000-nit 120 Hz panel, an ultrawide and 4K30 video, with the entry platform, no sealing and slow charging as the trade. If those trades pinch, the G55 is the natural step up.