Motorola has officially launched the Moto G54 in two versions for the Chinese and Indian markets respectively. Both smartphones have slight variations between the them.

Motorola Moto G54 launched

Both versions of this device shares key components. They feature the MediaTek’s 6nm Dimensity 7020 chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for snappy performance.

Motorola Moto G54 Comes In Two Versions

The display on the Moto G54 features a 6.5-inch 1080x2400px IPS LCD panel with a high 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals, and a responsive 240Hz touch sampling rate.

When it comes to photography, there’s a 50MP main camera on the back, providing sharp and detailed shots, while a 16MP sensor resides on the front for selfies.

Moto G54 China

Let’s delve into the differences. In China, the Moto G54 houses a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging. Making it a sleek 8.04mm thick and weighing in at 179.7 grams. Its secondary back camera is a modest 2MP depth sensor.

Furthermore, the Chinese variant flaunts three Vegan Leather finish options – Blue, Green, and Magenta.

Motorola Moto G54 in colors

Indian Moto G54

Meanwhile, the Indian version boasts a larger 6,000mAh battery. Offering 16% more capacity and faster charging with a bundled 33W brick.

Additionally, the Indian Moto G54 offers a higher-end 12GB/256GB configuration alongside the 8GB/128GB option. Introducing the Dimensity 7020 chipset to the Indian market.

In terms of design, the Indian Moto G54 is slightly bulkier at 8.89mm and weighs 192 grams. Its three color choices – Mint Green, Midnight Blue, and Pearl Blue – sport a “glass-like” plastic finish.

The India model also gets an imaging upgrade, with an 8MP ultrawide camera featuring autofocus alongside the 50MP main shooter.

Motorola has committed to future-proofing the Moto G54 by promising an update to Android 14 and providing 3 years of security updates.

Motorola Moto G54

Motorola Moto G54 Specifications

Network Properties

  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
  • 3G bands:
    • HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
    • HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42
  • 5G bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
  • Speed: HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

  • Announced: 2023, September 05
  • Status: Exp. release 2023, September (September 5 for China)

Design

  • Dimensions: 161.6 x 73.8 x 8.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) – India / 161.6 x 73.8 x 8 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in) – China
  • Weight: 192 g (6.77 oz) – India / 179.7 g (6.28 oz) – China
  • Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
  • Colors: Midnight Blue, Pearl Blue, Mint Green – India / Blue, Green, and Magenta – China
  • SIM: Nano-SIM, eSIM or Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – India / Hybrid SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China
  • Water-repellent design

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD, 120Hz
  • Size: 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)

Operating System

  • Android 13

Hardware

  • Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz & 6×2.0 GHz)
  • GPU: IMG BXM-8-256
  • Memory Card slot: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
  • Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM – India / 128GB 8GB RAM – China

Cameras

  • Main Camera: Dual
    • 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 0.61µm, PDAF, OIS
    • 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF – India / 2 MP, (macro) – China
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama – India / Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama – China
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Cameras

  • Main Camera: Single – 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1.0µm
  • Features: HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Multimedia

  • Radio: FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes

Connectivity

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
  • Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)
  • USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable – India / Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable – China
  • Charging: 33W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 50% in 33 min (advertised) – India / 15W – China
  • Wireless: Yes – China
  • Reverse wired

Models: XT-2343-1

Moto G54 Price and Availability

The Chinese model is available for purchase immediately at CNY 1,099 (about $150) for the sole 8GB/128GB version.

Motorola Moto G54 in colors 1

For Indians, the smartphone will hit the shelves in both 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB variants. It would be available in three captivating colors – Mint Green, Pearl Blue, and Midnight Blue – starting September 6, with pricing details soon to be revealed.