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Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.55 inchesMain camera megapixels:108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB)
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

6.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of smartphones
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 51%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.1

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.0

Camera

15%

7.0

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

6.8

Connectivity

4%

6.1

Audio

3%

6.2

Design

6.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 4.3 points, which is lower than 57.4% of smartphones.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.4
Brand name
Motorola
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G99
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G99 processor model which is slower than processors in 77.1% of smartphones and equal to processors in 3.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 83.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
44.2 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 44.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 60.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.92 binned
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Number of SIM slots
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 1 SIM slots, which is fewer than in 96.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.7% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.55 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.55 inches which is smaller than the screens of 76.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.7% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
402 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 402 ppi which is higher than that of 61.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
160.5 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 160.5 mm which is shorter than 78% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
74.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.4 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.9 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.9 mm which is thinner than 72.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Weight
166 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 166 g which is lighter than 95% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
82,880 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 82,880 cm³ which is smaller than 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (121 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    121 vs 99.5
  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 73.3% cheaper
    Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 55.1% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4266 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,266 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    108 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 38.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    44.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.7 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 2.4x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (576 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    576 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.8% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (402 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    402 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 300 nits higher peak brightness
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (1300 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 121.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1015 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,015 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (121 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    121 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 15.4% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (166 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    166 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 3.1 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (160.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    160.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.4 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 15.3% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (82880 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    82,880 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 22.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.54 vs 8.000).
    6.54 vs 8
  • 27.6% less popular
    Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (4.26 vs 5.4).
    4.26 vs 5.44
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 78.3% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (132 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    132 vs 608
  • 60.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,244 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,244 vs 3,115
  • 71.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (347 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    347 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (730 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    730 vs 942
  • 67.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,255 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,255 vs 3,825
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 20.5% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2013 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,013 vs 2,533
  • 33.2% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.92 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 1 fewer SIM slot/s
    This smartphone has fewer SIM slots than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 SIM slots.
    1 vs 2
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 0.12 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.55 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 24.1% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (501 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    501 nits vs 660 nits
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 2 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    October 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    United States vs China

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10/12/2022
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06/01/2023
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09/12/2022
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Extremely brilliant pOLED 120Hz display with high brightness and accurate colors
  • Excellent battery life, often lasting 1.5 to 2 days with normal use
  • Lightweight (166g) and slim design, which makes it comfortable to hold
  • Clean, near-stock Android experience with useful additional Motorola features (e.g., Peek Display) and no bloatware or ads
  • Good quality stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Decent main camera performance in good lighting conditions, especially for its price point
  • Solid build quality and an IP52 rating for basic dust and splash protection
  • Comes with a 30W charger and a protective case in the box

What we don't like about Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Lack of 5G connectivity is a significant drawback for many users and a major point of criticism
  • Performance issues like lagging, hanging, and random reboots have been reported by some users, especially with heavy gaming
  • Weak and low-quality auxiliary cameras (ultra-wide and macro lenses), particularly in low light
  • Lack of 4K video recording capability; limited to 1080p at 30/60fps
  • Slow software updates and limited OS upgrade path (only one major OS update planned/received), leading to an outdated Android version
  • PWM flickering at low brightness levels on the OLED screen, which may affect sensitive users
  • Charging speed is acceptable at 30W but slower compared to some competitors offering 45W or more
  • Only a few 4G frequency bands are supported, which can be an issue for international travelers

Verdict

The Motorola Moto G72 (8GB + 128GB) is a strong mid-range smartphone featuring a vibrant 6.6-inch pOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Powered by the efficient 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 processor, it offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable via a hybrid SIM slot) for solid daily performance and multitasking. A major highlight is its versatile 108MP main camera system, which produces detailed and bright photos, even in low light, alongside 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro lenses. It boasts a large 5000mAh battery with 33W TurboPower charging support, easily providing all-day usage, dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, and a lightweight, water-repellent design. The main cons are the lack of 5G connectivity, average performance from the auxiliary camera lenses, the absence of 4K video recording, and competitors offering faster charging speeds.

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